Yankees vs. Astros ALCS Game 1: Best Places To Watch In NYC

NEW YORK, NY — The New York Yankees will take on the Houston Astros on Friday night in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series. The game will be played in Houston and first pitch is set for shortly after 8 p.m.

Both teams took different paths to reach the ALCS. The Astros dominated the Boston Red Sox in four games to advance to the series, whereas the Yankees had to come from behind in both the Wild Card game against the Minnesota Twins and from down 2-0 against the Cleveland Indians.

Yankee fans have to feel good about the team's chance to capture its 41st American League pennant. The Indians were a hot pick to reach the World Series after finishing the regular season with the American League's best record, but the Yankees managed to beat them even with minimal contributions from All-Stars Gary Sanchez and Aaron Judge.

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But the Houston Astros aren't chumps. The American League West champions feature a deadly starting pitching duo in Dallas Keuchel and Justin Verlander and some of the game's best young superstars such as Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and George Springer.

Excited for the ALCS yet? Here's how to watch Friday's game at home, and some places you might want to go to in New York City to watch with others:

If you're watching at home:

Don't feel like leaving the comfort of your own home to catch the game? The ALDS will be broadcast nationwide on FS1.

If you prefer to stream the game live on a device such as a laptop, smartphone or tablet you can find the game at Fox Sports Go.

Near Yankee Stadium:

The Bronx Bombers will be playing in Houston, but many of the Yankee faithful will still flock to the Yankee Stadium area to watch the game. Some popular pre- and post-game bars in the South Bronx include Stan’s Sports Bar (836 River Ave.), Yankee Tavern (72 E. 161st St.), Bronx Drafthouse (884 Gerard Ave.) and Billy's Sports Bar (856 River Ave.).

Manhattan:

Other than the Bronx, Manhattan may be the most Yankee-friendly borough in New York City. The borough is also home to a huge number of sports bars that will certainly be showing Wednesday night's game. Some of the best places to check out are Foley's (18 W. 33rd St.), Standings (43 E. 7th St.), Harlem Tavern (2153 Frederick Douglass Blvd.) and Manny's on Second (1770 Second Ave.).

Brooklyn and Queens:

Brooklyn and Queens are known for being home to large populations of Met fans, but there are still some great places to watch the game for area Yankee fans. Meet up with some fellow fans at Rocky McBride's (27-01 23rd Ave.), Mulholland's (312 Grand St.), Brooklyn Pub (689 Sixth Ave.) and Croxley's Ale House (63 Grand St.).

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