Christian Walker and Jeremy Peña lead Astros past Yankees 5-1
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Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Christian Walker's two-run home run and Jeremy Peña's solo shot propelled the Houston Astros to a 5-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday night. Astros pitcher Hayden Wesneski allowed one run in five-plus innings, helping Houston secure the win at Yankee Stadium. Walker ended an 0-for-11 slump with three hits, including a crucial homer off Gerrit Cole in the sixth inning. The Yankees managed only one run from a sacrifice fly by Cody Bellinger. The Astros improved to 67-67 overall and currently lead the AL West by one game over Texas. They prepare for a three-game series against the Mets, while the Yankees face the Red Sox next.
- •Walker hit a two-run homer and had three hits.
- •Peña added a solo homer and scored twice.
- •Wesneski allowed one run over five-plus innings.
- •Yankees' errors contributed to Astros’ scoring.
- •Astros lead AL West by one game over Texas.
- 3:07 AMYahoo Sports — Hayden Wesneski's strong start, timely home runs lift Houston Astros to series win over Yankees
- 2:20 AMYahoo Sports — Christian Walker and Jeremy Peña power the Astros to a 5-1 win over Gerrit Cole and the Yankees
"Christian Walker had three hits, including a two-run homer off Gerrit Cole in the sixth inning, and Jeremy Peña added a solo shot to power the Houston Astros to a 5-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday night. Astros starter Hayden Wesneski (4-1) allowed one run and three hits in five-plus innings against the team that drafted him in 2019 and traded him to the Chicago Cubs in 2022 for reliever Scott Effross.
"Homers by Christian Walker and Jeremy Peña backed a strong pitching effort as Houston took the rubber game of its series at Yankee Stadium and increased its lead in the AL West.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 3:07 AMHayden Wesneski's strong start, timely home runs lift Houston Astros to series win over Yankees
Homers by Christian Walker and Jeremy Peña backed a strong pitching effort as Houston took the rubber game of its series at Yankee Stadium and increased its lead in the AL West.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 2:20 AMChristian Walker and Jeremy Peña power the Astros to a 5-1 win over Gerrit Cole and the Yankees
Christian Walker had three hits, including a two-run homer off Gerrit Cole in the sixth inning, and Jeremy Peña added a solo shot to power the Houston Astros to a 5-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday night. Astros starter Hayden Wesneski (4-1) allowed one run and three hits in five-plus innings against the team that drafted him in 2019 and traded him to the Chicago Cubs in 2022 for reliever Scott Effross.
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