While the game situation wasn't necessarily ideal for new Houston closer Josh Hader to make his Astros debut, his performance most certainly made a favorable impression. Hader, the Astros' notable free-agent acquisition this offseason, struck out the side on 13 pitches in the ninth inning of a 5-4 home loss to the New York Yankees on Opening Day Thursday. The teams resume their four-game series Friday night, with New York left-hander Carlos Rodon opposing Houston right-hander Cristian Javier. Hader threw nine sinkers and four sliders while dispatching Giancarlo Stanton, Anthony Rizzo and Anthony Volpe.
W | L | Pct | GB | |
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1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 | |
1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 | |
1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 | |
1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 | |
0 | 1 | .000 | 1.0 |