**Yankees Bats Silent, Fall In World Series Game 3**

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Yankees Bats Silent, Fall in World Series Game 3

The New York Yankees' bats went cold in Game 3 of the World Series, leading to a 5-1 loss to the Houston Astros on Friday night. The loss puts the Astros up 2-1 in the series, shifting the momentum back to their side.

<h3>A Pitching Masterclass</h3>

Houston starter Cristian Javier was dominant, shutting down the Yankees' potent offense. Javier allowed just one run on four hits over six innings, striking out eight batters in the process. He kept the Yankees off balance with a devastating fastball and a sharp slider, showcasing his exceptional control.

"Javier was just incredible," said Yankees manager Aaron Boone. "He had everything working. We couldn't get a good read on him."

<h3>Yankees Struggle to Find a Rhythm</h3>

The Yankees were unable to generate any sustained offensive pressure, failing to string together hits and leaving runners stranded. Their only run came in the 4th inning when Gleyber Torres launched a solo home run off Javier.

The Astros, on the other hand, capitalized on their opportunities. They scored two runs in the 2nd inning on a Yordan Alvarez RBI single and a Jeremy Peña sacrifice fly. They added another run in the 5th on a Jose Altuve RBI double and two more in the 7th on a Martin Maldonado RBI single and a Chas McCormick RBI double.

<h3>The Road Ahead</h3>

The Yankees now face a crucial Game 4 on Saturday. With their backs against the wall, they need to find a way to generate offense and get back on track.

“We know we have to be better,” said Aaron Judge. “We have to come out and be aggressive. We have to swing at good pitches and try to put the ball in play.”

The series returns to Yankee Stadium for Games 4 and 5, giving the Bombers a chance to regain home-field advantage. A win in Game 4 is essential if they want to keep their World Series hopes alive.