The Houston Astros end a nine-game road trip that against the New York Yankees on Sunday afternoon. Jason Alexander (2-1, 5.97 ERA) pitches for Houston against left-hander Max Fried (12-4, 2.78). Time: 12:35 p.m. Sunday, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, N.Y.

The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 7-1 at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Sunday. The Astros' Jose Altuve hit his 250th career home run in the first inning, while pitcher Jason Alexander allowed only one hit in six innings.

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros meet the New York Yankees leading the series 1-0. New York has a 34-23 record in home games and a 61-55 record overall. The Yankees have hit 182 total home runs to lead MLB. Houston has a 65-51 record overall and a 30-27 record on the road. The Astros are 20-11 in games decided by one run.