New York, Michael Pineda Look To Rebound As They Take On Houston

New York closed out their two-game series at Cincinnati Tuesday coming up on the short end as Cincinnati won 5-3. 

New York hit two impressive home runs in the first two innings on Tuesday, but those solo shots proved insufficient against a singles-filled Reds rally. Cincinnati scored five runs in the bottom of the second inning for a 5-3 victory that provided a split in the two-game series and ended New York's six-game win streak. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/229249268/reds-end-yankees-win-streak-in-finale/

Staked to a 2-0 lead on homers by Gary Sanchez in the first inning and Didi Gregorious in the second, Yankees starter CC Sabathia faced 10 batters in the bottom of the second while allowing five runs, six hits, and a walk. Billy Hamilton's  two-run single with the bases loaded tied the game, and Joey Votto's two-run single provided the go-ahead runs. Adam Duvall followed Votto with a RBI single. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/229249268/reds-end-yankees-win-streak-in-finale/

After getting out of the second inning, Sabathia retired 10 in a row and 13 of 14, but the damage was done. He lasted six innings with five earned runs, seven hits, two walks, a hit batter and two strikeouts. "

New York manager Joe Girardi had this to say about CC Sabathia's start.  "He didn't find his cutter until later on," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "Once he did, things got a lot easier." according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/229249268/reds-end-yankees-win-streak-in-finale/

Now New York is back in the Bronx to open up a four-game series  with Houston tonight at Yankee Stadium  where they will look to rebound and get back in the win column while Houston looks to add another win to their season after defeating Atlanta Wednesday thanks to Carlos Correa's two-run double, the first of his two extra-base hits on the day, keyed a three-run fifth inning and lifted the Astros to a 4-2 win over  Atlanta. "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/229480718/astros-beat-braves-off-to-franchise-best-start/?game_pk=490598

By winning both games of the two-game set at Minute Maid Park, Houston who has a record of 23-11 are off to their best 34-game start since the franchise began in 1962. "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/229480718/astros-beat-braves-off-to-franchise-best-start/?game_pk=490598

Right-hander Michael Pineda will be on the mound for New York. He has a record of 3-1 with a 3.12 earn run average to go along with forty-three strikeouts and is coming off his last outing against Chicago he pitched six innings while allowing only three hits in a 3-2 win taking a no decision. He will go up against Houston left -hander Dallas Keuchel who has a record of 5-0 with a 1.88 earn run average to go along with forty -one strikeouts. He is the American League pitcher of the month and he has dominated New York in his career winning four games and losing two to go along with a 1.41 earn run average in six starts that also include the postseason. He threw six scoreless in the A.L wildcard game in 2015 while he also beat New York on opening day in 2016. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/astros-vs-yankees/2017/05/11/490616#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=490616

Will the New York offense be able to get their offense going against Houston left -hander Dallas Keuchel and be able back up Michael Pineda's start? Will New York right-hander Michael Pineda be able to continue his dominance and limit Houston's hits? Will New York get back in the win column? Will Houston continue their best start since the franchise began in 1962? 

First pitch is set for 7:05 pm. The game will be televised on Yes and the Major League Baseball Network. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/astros-vs-yankees/2017/05/11/490616#game_state=preview,lock_state=preview,game_tab=,game=490616