Grisham's Grand Slam Powers Yankees to 7-1 Win over Astros
Trent Grisham hit his second grand slam in five days and Max Fried improved to 11-1 in 16 starts as the Yankees won their eighth of nine games.
- The New York Yankees defeated the Houston Astros 7-1 on Tuesday night, September 2, 2025, at Daikin Park in Houston.
- The Yankees built their lead early with a two-run homer by Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the second inning, supported by strong pitching from Max Fried.
- Trent Grisham crushed a bases-loaded home run in the fifth to push the lead to 6-0, while the Astros recorded their first hit of the game on Cam Smith’s leadoff single in the same inning.
- Max Fried fanned five batters while allowing a single run on four hits across seven frames, improving his record to 15-5, and Grisham remarked, "He's one of my favorites."
- The victory left the Yankees holding a 2.5-game deficit to the Blue Jays, who lead the AL East, while remaining level with the Red Sox for the foremost wild-card position as they head into a demanding 12-game slate against playoff rivals.
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Max Fried, powerful offense help Yankees knock down Astros to open key stretch with decisive win
Max Fried turned in an ace-like effort with seven strong innings and got some knockout blows from Trent Grisham (grand slam) and Jazz Chisholm Jr. (two home runs) to send the Yankees to a 7-1 win over the Astros at Daikin Park.
Max Fried Yankees Dominates in Houston for Victory
Max Fried was nothing short of sensational during the New York Yankees’ dominating victory in Houston, further solidifying his reputation as an MLB ace pitcher. On Tuesday night, he led the Yankees to a commanding 7-1 win over the Houston Astros, showcasing an impressive performance that has fans buzzing with excitement. This marked the Yankees’ eighth consecutive triumph in Houston, a significant turnaround from their previous struggles in the …
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