Updated, 1:30 p.m.

Good morning on this brisk Monday.

After losing the first two games to the Houston Astros in the American League Championship Series, the Yankees will try to recover at home tonight in Game 3 at 8:08 p.m.

We asked Billy Witz, who covers the Yankees for The Times, what to watch for in the series.

His answer — Aaron Judge — was no surprise.

“He’s such a dynamic figure in their lineup,” said Mr. Witz of the right fielder. “But I would think at some point, if they’re going to do well, they’re going to need something more from him than they’ve gotten recently. Probably a fair amount more.”

The matchup between the Yankees and the Astros is also putting into perspective two players in the running for the American League’s Most Valuable Player: Judge and the Astros’ José Altuve.