Houston, Yankees off and running

American League Division Series


Justin Verlander (1-0) was as dominate as ever, hurling seven strong innings of one-hit ball, as the Astros took the opener from Tampa Bay on Friday in Houston, 6-2. Jose Altuve hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning.

In New York, it was all Yankees in a 10-4 thumping of the Minnesota Twins. DJ LeMahieu homered in the sixth and drove in four runs.