The New York Yankees lost the 2022 ALCS to Houston 4-0 on October 23. The Astros swept, ending with a 6-5 Game 4 win in the Bronx. Aaron Judge’s record 62 homers couldn’t spark the offense. Houston’s pitching, led by Javier, shut down NY. Yankee Stadium booed as the season died. Another title drought stretched to 13 years.
The series began with a 4-2 loss, Verlander dominating Game 1. Judge went 1-for-16, a postseason ghost. Giancarlo Stanton’s early homer faded fast. Houston’s bullpen locked it down, Abreu and Pressly untouchable. Game 4’s late rally fell short, bases left loaded. The Astros owned the Yanks again.
New York’s 99-win season had promised more after Judge’s MVP run. The ALDS win over Cleveland raised hopes, then crashed. Fans chanted for Boone’s head, fury unleashed. Houston’s dynasty, with five straight ALCS, flexed. The sweep was a bitter pill for pinstripes. October cursed them once more.
Post-loss, Judge faced free agency, a $300M question. Houston marched to the World Series, champs again. The 2022 flop fueled offseason soul-searching. Fans mourned a golden chance lost. The Yankees vowed 2023 redemption. The Astros remained their kryptonite.
