Trent Grisham hit a pivotal solo home run in the eighth inning against the Houston Astros, marking his 21st of the season and leading the New York Yankees to a 5-4 victory. The home run followed the Yankees’ bullpen struggle, which saw them lose a two-run lead. Manager Aaron Boone commended Grisham for his focus and planning at the plate. Meanwhile, Luis Gil made a strong return from injury, recording seven strikeouts and allowing only two runs over five and a third innings pitched, highlighting a key performance.
Grisham stood and emphatically tossed his bat to the side as the crowd rose around him after hitting his 21st home run of the season.
Grisham's 408-foot blast helped New York avoid another loss after the bullpen's meltdown, securing a 5-4 win against the Astros.
Manager Aaron Boone praised Grisham for his ability to lock in on key moments, stating, 'He knows what he's looking for, he's got a good plan.'
Luis Gil, who missed the Yankees' first 111 games due to injury, had seven strikeouts and held the Astros to two runs across five and a third innings.
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