2018 Wild Card Game vs Yankees
A rivalry born from the Astros' move to the American League.
The Houston Astros and New York Yankees have a rivalry that intensified after the Astros moved to the American League West in 2013. The two teams have met in the postseason, including the 2018 American League Division Series, which the Red Sox won in four games.
Quick Facts
- Teams involved
- Oakland Athletics vs. New York Yankees
- Winning pitcher
- Luis Severino
Did You Know?
- The Astros moved to the American League West in 2013, leading to MLB changing its scheduling formula.
- The Astros' move led to interleague play throughout the season and reduced interleague games against natural rivals from six to four.
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