N.Y. Yankees: Bombers Continue Shredding League's Top Competition

From the desk of:  THE HOUSE THAT HAL INHERITED

Yankees lead Astros 3-0

I - NYY 10; HOU 6

II - NYY 4; HOU 1

III - NYY 7; HOU 5

IV - SUNDAY

HOUSTON ASTROS

vs.

NEW YORK YANKEES

FROM

River Avenue Grounds

Outside of Miguel Andujar and Aaron Hicks, the return of Aaron Judge means the Yankees are relatively intact for the first time since April.  As such, Cashman's New World Order is back in effect and reaffirming control over their competition.  With a 49-27 record the Yankees reestablish a 5.5 game lead over the Tampa Rays and an eight game lead over the Boston Red Sox.  Only the Minnesota Twins have a better record in the American League by one game over the Yankees. 

They're winners of eight in a row which includes a sweep of the second place Tampa Rays followed by three straight victories over the West Division leading Houston Astros with the series finale slated for Sunday afternoon.

The Yankees hit an MLB leading 267 home runs last season.  They're on a similar pace again this season with 125 home runs through 76 games.  With home runs from Austin Romine and Gio Urshela on Saturday the Yankees have now hit at least one home run in 25 consecutive games.  The MLB record is 27 straight games set by the 2012 Texas Rangers.