J.J. Matijevic lifts Astros over Yanks in opener
Rookie J.J. Matijevic's pinch-hit RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning lifted the host Houston Astros to a 3-2 win against the New York Yankees in the opener of a day-night doubleheader on Thursday afternoon.
The Astros earned their fifth walk-off win after fill-in closer Hector Neris faltered in the top half. Called upon after Ryan Pressly was placed on the paternity list before the game, Neris (3-3) was one out