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Astros and Yankees face off in second game of series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 10:30 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Astros and Yankees face off in second game of series

Summary

The Houston Astros and New York Yankees are engaged in the second game of their three-game series at Yankee Stadium on August 26, 2026. Astros' right-hander Peter Lambert, with an 8-7 record and 3.68 ERA, is set to face Yankees’ Elmer Rodríguez, who is struggling with an 0-2 record and a 4.76 ERA. The Astros are 2-2 against the Yankees this season, with the Yankees winning two of their previous three encounters. Following this series, the Astros will compete against the Mets for another three-game series.

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By the Numbers

•Astros are 66-66, Yankees are 74-57 this season.
•Peter Lambert is making his first career start against the Yankees.
•Yordan Alvarez leads the AL in multiple hitting categories.
•The Astros have a solid road record since April 14.
•Jose Altuve is 11 hits away from 2,500 career hits.

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10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Astros at Yankees Game Discussion: 8/26/2026

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TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (66-66) and New York Yankees (74-57) play the 2nd game of this 3-game series tonight. RHP Peter Lambert (8-7, 3.68 ERA) starts for the Astros vs. Yankees RHP Elmer Rodríguez (0-2, 4.76 ERA). ASTROS-YANKEES: The Astros are 2-2 vs. NYY this season, with the Yankees taking 2 of 3 at […]
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