Astros Struggle as Bullpen Bears Brunt | Houston Astros News

The Astros crumbled in a 9-3 loss to the Yankees, their offense stalling with just four hits and bullpen fatigue mounting as pitcher Bennett Sousa threw for the fourth time in six days. The game slipped away in the seventh when the Yankees erupted for four runs after the Astros loaded the bases — and manager Joe Espada stood by his decision not to pinch-hit. Still, Peter Lambert kept them alive into the sixth, throwing over 100 pitches, while Yankees’ rookie Elmer Rodriguez matched him into the seventh. With the team now under .500 and clinging to a half-game lead in the AL West, they’ll need their key relievers — Okert, Abreu, Hader — to step up if they want to turn things around. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/259372e5c86cd1a9