Astros Ambush Yankees' Hot Streak: Spencer Arrighetti Stays Perfect, Houston Saves Series With 7-4 Stunner

The Houston Astros woke up Sunday afternoon at Daikin Park and absolutely dismantled the visiting New York Yankees, 7-4, to salvage the finale of their three-game series and snap New York's eight-game winning streak in the process. This wasn't some nail-biter. The Astros jumped all over Yankees right-hander Luis Gil early and never looked back, with Spencer Arrighetti delivering another dominant outing to remain unbeaten.

Arrighetti's Calm Dominance Sets the Tone

Arrighetti (3-0) has been a revelation since opening the season with Triple-A Sugar Land. On Sunday, he worked seven strong innings, allowing just three hits while walking one and striking out eight on 96 pitches, 64 for strikes. He retired the Yankees in order in the first, fourth, and fifth innings, then retired nine consecutive batters before Aaron Judge hit a two-out solo shot in the sixth. That was the only real damage Arrighetti allowed.

The Astros' Bats Take Over Early

Christian Walker came to play. He went 3-for-4 with four RBIs and a home run, launching a two-out, two-run blast in the bottom of the first that staked Houston to a quick 2-0 lead over Gil. That set the tone immediately. Isaac Paredes followed up with a three-hit, three-RBI performance, including a solo home run in the third that ricocheted off the left field foul pole and extended the lead to 4-0. Yordan Alvarez chipped in with a pair of hits and two runs scored. By the time the dust settled, the Astros had built a 7-0 cushion and cruised to the finish line despite a late Yankees rally that brought three runs in the ninth with two outs.

Yankees Can't Mount a Comeback

Gil lasted just over four innings, surrendering six runs on five hits with three walks. Paul Goldschmidt doubled twice and scored for New York, but it wasn't enough. The Yankees' eight-game winning streak is over, and Houston salvaged what could have been an ugly series loss.

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