Yankees host Astros as Will Warren faces Ethan Pecko in matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:35 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The New York Yankees play the Houston Astros tonight at Yankee Stadium at 7:05 PM ET. Will Warren takes the mound for the Yankees, looking to improve his season ERA following a quality start against Houston in April. Meanwhile, Ethan Pecko makes his second major league start on his 24th birthday after an inconsistent debut last week. Both teams are vying for key playoff positions, with the Yankees needing victories to secure a stronger spot in the AL East and wild card race.
- •Yankees are 3.5 games behind the Rays and 2.5 ahead of the Red Sox.
- •Astros are below.500 but close in the AL West race.
- •Warren has a season ERA of 4.43; Pecko seeks improvement after his debut.
- •Yankees lineup features several left-handed batters against Astros.
- •Astros lineup includes AL Triple Crown hopeful Yordan Alvarez.
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros: Will Warren vs. Ethan Pecko
"Old playoff rivals come to town as the Yankees continue a pivotal stretch.
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