How to watch Yankees vs. Astros: MLB live stream, schedule, TV channel, start time for ALCS Game 2
The New York Yankees took Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Saturday, shutting out the Houston Astros in a 7-0 win at Minute Maid Park.
Gleyber Torres, Giancarlo Stanton and Gio Urshela homered for the Yankees, who hadn't played since Monday after sweeping the Minnesota Twins in the ALDS.
After Zack Greinke took the loss in Game 1, the Astros will start Justin Verlander as they try to even up the best-of-seven series. Houston had baseball's best record (107-55) in the regular season, while the Yankees (103-59) won the AL East for the first time since 2012.
Time: 8:08 p.m. ET
TV channel: Fox Sports 1 (find on your TV)
Live stream: FoxSports.com
Betting: Full odds, lines at Paste BN Sports
Justin Verlander (21-6, 2.58 ERA) went 1-1 in the ALDS, winning Game 1 but losing Game 4. He made two starts against the Yankees in the regular season, giving up six earned runs in 13 innings.
For the Yankees, lefty James Paxton (15-6, 3.82 ERA) takes the mound. He started Game 1 of the ALDS, giving up three earned runs with eight strikeouts in 4 ⅔ innings. Paxton pitched twice against the Astros in the regular season, giving up 13 hits and six earned runs in nine innings.