Yankees host Astros tonight with weather concerns looming
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:39 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The New York Yankees face the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium on Thursday night, aiming for their third consecutive series win. Following a 9-3 victory over Houston on Wednesday, the Yankees currently have a 75-57 record. However, a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the Bronx until 8 p.m., with light rain and thunder reported as of 2:30 p.m. The first pitch is set for 7:05 p.m., with Gerrit Cole pitching for the Yankees against Hayden Wesneski of the Astros.
- •Yankees aim for third straight series win against Astros
- •Yankees won 9-3 in previous game on Wednesday
- •Severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 8 p.m. local time
- •Gerrit Cole starts for Yankees, Hayden Wesneski for Astros
- •First pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
- 6:39 PMYahoo Sports — Are the Yankees playing tonight? Storms could affect Astros game
"Wondering if the Yankees are playing Thursday night? Here's the latest forecast for the Astros matchup.
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