New York Yankees defeat Houston Astros behind Elmer Rodriguez performance

The New York Yankees defeated the Houston Astros 9-3 in a game marked by a strong pitching performance from Elmer Rodriguez and organizational updates for Houston.

Rodriguez, a 23-year-old right-hander called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, delivered the best outing of his major league career. Pitching into the seventh inning, he allowed three runs on three hits and two walks while recording six strikeouts. His performance featured increased velocity, with his sinker reaching 98 mph, and improved control compared to his previous starts.

In Houston, Astros owner Jim Crane indicated that a decision regarding manager Joe Espada’s status will be made following the conclusion of the season. Additionally, Yankees player Aaron Judge participated in overhand throwing training for the first time since being placed on the injured list.