New York at Houston

It won't get any easier for New York, which lost Game 1 by a score of 4-2 while facing starter Justin Verlander. The Yankees now go up against Framber Valdez, who was 17-6 with a 2.82 ERA this season. Valdez has allowed two runs on six hits in 10 2/3 innings in the postseason, and Houston won both games. The left-hander had one appearance against the Bronx Bombers this year and and gave up three runs on two hits in six innings. Luis Severino has pitched once in this year's playoffs and the Yanks lost 6-5 to Cleveland when he allowed three runs on eight hits in 5 2/3 innings. Severino was 0-2 against the Astros this year and allowed five runs on eight hits in 12 innings. Houston has had the better bullpen this postseason and the Astros hit three homers off New York relievers last night. Houston has won six of the past seven meetings. Take the Astros - Max Play