Yankees' bullpen falters in 9-7 loss to Astros at Yankee Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:33 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The New York Yankees suffered a series-opening defeat against the Houston Astros, losing 9-7 on August 25, 2026. Despite putting up seven runs and a solid start from Will Warren, the Yankees' bullpen allowed six runs over four innings, leading to the loss. Jeremy Peña hit a crucial game-tying home run for the Astros in the sixth inning. With this result, the Yankees face challenges in their pursuit of a playoff spot as they grapple with bullpen instability.
- •Yankees led 5-3 after five innings before bullpen collapse.
- •Fernando Cruz and Brent Headrick allowed six runs in relief.
- •Luis García Jr. hit a two-run homer in the fifth for the Yankees.
- •Jeremy Peña's homer helped the Astros tie the game in the sixth.
- •Game was played at Yankee Stadium in New York.
- 2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Rare bullpen meltdown dooms series-opening loss to the Astros
"Seven runs should be enough with this pitching staff, but nights like these will happen.
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