Luis Garcia Jr. shines in Yankees loss to Astros

Luis Garcia Jr. delivered a standout performance for the New York Yankees on Tuesday, recording four hits in five at-bats including a home run and a double. Despite Garcia’s offensive output, which included three RBIs and two runs scored, the Yankees suffered a 9-7 loss to the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium.

Garcia, who was acquired from Washington at the trade deadline, has struggled to find immediate consistency in New York, entering the game with a .242 batting average. His performance against the Astros, featuring high exit velocities on his hits, provided a glimpse of the power potential the Yankees expected when they traded four pitchers to acquire him.