ALCS: Astros move to brink of World Series after blanking Yankees in Game 3

• Javier, Astros romp 5-0 over Yanks, Cole, take 3-0 ALCS lead
• Yanks face elimination by Houston for fourth time since 2015

Cristian Javier and the Houston Astros aren't just beating the Yankees, they're chomping them up. And now Dusty Baker's team is on the verge of an astonishing four-game sweep.

Javier and Houston's bullpen combined on a three-hitter, Chas McCormick followed a dropped fly ball with an early two-run homer and the Astros beat Gerrit Cole and the Yankees 5-0 on Saturday night to take a 3-0 AL Championship Series lead.