Jose Altuve launched his 100th home run Tuesday during the second game in the New York Yankees series at Minute Maid Park. Masahiro Tanaka took on Justin Verlander on Monday and strike out machine Garrit Cole took the mound the following night. Fans enjoyed the teams battling back and forth with several lead changes and dramatic defensive plays. (Photos by Jack Gorman)

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    Jose Altuve looks over the field at Minute Maid Park.
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    A Shooting Star excites fans at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans enjoying a game at Minute Maid Park.
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    Jose Altuve hits his 100th home run at Minute Maid Park.
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    Jose Altuve hits his 100th home run at Minute Maid Park.
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    Jose Altuve hits his 100th home run at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans enjoying a game at Minute Maid Park.
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    Several Astros line up during the national anthem at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros and Yankees fans enjoying a game at Minute Maid Park.
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    Robinson Chirinos and Justin Verlander walk to the dug out at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros and Yankees fans enjoying a game at Minute Maid Park.
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    Aaron Judge scans the crowd at Minute Maid Park.
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    Yankees fans enjoying a game at Minute Maid Park.
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    Aaron Judge and Jose Altuve chat at Minute Maid Park.
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    George Springer stands on deck at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans enjoying a game at Minute Maid Park.
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    Aaron Judge trots around the bases during a home run at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans enjoying a game at Minute Maid Park.
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    Gary Sanchez gets injured against the Astros at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans enjoying a game at Minute Maid Park.
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    Justin Verlander discusses pitches at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans enjoying a game at Minute Maid Park.
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    Alex Bregman with a defensive stopat Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros and Yankees fans enjoying a game at Minute Maid Park.
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    Jose Altuve focus on the ball at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros and Yankees fans enjoying a game at Minute Maid Park.
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    Garrit Cole pitches at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans enjoying a game at Minute Maid Park.
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    Luke Voit and Gary Sanchez celebrate at Minute Maid Park.
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    Aaron Judge walks to the plate at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros and Yankees fans enjoying a game at Minute Maid Park.
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    Roberto Osuna celebrates his save at Minute Maid Park.
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    Robinson Chirinos talks with Julia Morales at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans enjoying a game at Minute Maid Park.

Jackson is a freelance photographer and writer covering a variety of music and sporting events in the Houston area. He has contributed to the Houston Press since 2013.