Bregman HR as Valdez, Astros edge Yankees 3-2, lead ALCS 2-0


              Security remove a fan on the field in between the eighth and ninth innings in Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) reacts after stiking New York Yankees Kyle Higashioka during the seventh inning in Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu (52) reacts after a strike out during the eighth inning in Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone watches play from the dugout during the ninth inning in Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
            
              Security remove a fan on the field in between the eighth and ninth innings in Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
            
              Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman, left, and Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) celebrate after Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Houston. The Houston Astros won 3-2. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge (99) flys out during the eighth inning in Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Security remove a fan on the field in between the eighth and ninth innings in Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) reacts after stiking New York Yankees Kyle Higashioka during the seventh inning in Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu (52) reacts after a strike out during the eighth inning in Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone watches play from the dugout during the ninth inning in Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
            
              Security remove a fan on the field in between the eighth and ninth innings in Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
            
              Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman, left, and Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) celebrate after Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Houston. The Houston Astros won 3-2. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge (99) flys out during the eighth inning in Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu (52) reacts after a strike out during the eighth inning in Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
            
              Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) lies on the ground after missing the ball hit by New York Yankees Giancarlo Stanton (27) during the fourth inning in Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
            
              Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) celebrates his solo homer during the third inning in Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
            
              New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (40) celebrates a stike out during the xx inning in Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
            
              Houston Astros Alex Bregman (2) hits a solo homer during the third inning in Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki )
Bregman HR as Valdez, Astros edge Yankees 3-2, lead ALCS 2-0