After a low scoring Game 1 that ended in less than two and a half hours, Game 2 of the World Series was one of the most exciting baseball games in recent memory.
Masahiro Tanaka allowed just three hits while striking out eight over seven shutout innings to lead the Yankees to a 5-0 win, and a 3-2 series lead over the Astros in the ALCS.
The 'Baby Bombers' stunned the Houston Astros in Game 4 off the ALCS, leading the Yankees to a furious rally and 6-4 win to even the best-of-seven series at two apiece.
Starlin Castro and Mark Teixeira each homered for the second straight day to spark a rally that lifted the Yankees over the Astros 8-5 on Thursday, and gave New York a win in their season opening series with Houston.
Dallas Keuchel and three Houston relievers shut out the New York Yankees as the Astros took a 3-0 decision in the one game AL Wild Card Playoff on Tuesday night in the Bronx.