Astros face Mets in second game of series at Citi Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Houston Astros (68-67) and New York Mets (60-75) are underway in the second game of their three-game series at Citi Field. LHP Bennett Sousa makes his first career start for the Astros, opposed by Mets RHP Nolan McLean. The Astros won the series opener 3-1 last night, with RHP Hunter Brown securing the victory after allowing just one run over 6.2 innings. A key moment was Daulton Varsho's two-run double in the sixth inning. This game marks the fifth of the Astros' current six-game road trip in New York, where they have won three of their last four games.
- •Astros lead the game in the second inning.
- •Sousa is making his MLB debut as a starter.
- •Astros are 14-3 against the Mets since 2017.
- •Astros took the series opener 3-1 with strong pitching.
- •Astros currently on a six-game road trip in New York.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Astros at Mets Game Discussion: 8/29/2026
"TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (68-67) and New York Mets (60-75) will play the 2nd game of this 3-game series this afternoon at Citi Field. LHP Bennett Sousa (1-3, 6.27 ERA) will serve as the opener today for the Astros as he takes on Mets RHP Nolan McLean (9-8, 3.21 ERA). ASTROS-METS: Since 2017, the […]
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