Cody Bellinger hits a tiebreaking double in the 7th inning as the Yankees beat the Astros 9-3

In a crucial matchup, the New York Yankees triumphed over the Houston Astros with a final score of 9-3. Cody Bellinger played a pivotal role in the victory by hitting a go-ahead double with the bases loaded in the seventh inning, sending the Yankees on a 9-3 run. Bellinger's impressive hit came after Luis García Jr. reached base due to a misplay by Sousa, who failed to cover first base on time.

Spencer Jones contributed with an RBI single in the seventh, while Jazz Chisholm Jr. added to the Yankees' lead with a run-scoring double. Chisholm made history by achieving his third three-hit game this season, after hitting twice in the inning. Trent Grisham and Ben Rice scored in the eighth, extending the Yankees' lead. Bellinger's clutch performance, coupled with the strong contributions from his teammates, led the Yankees to a dominant victory, securing their 11th win in their last 17 games.

The Yankees now stand 3 1/2 games behind the first-place Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East and 2 1/2 games ahead of Boston for the league's top wild card spot.