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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

Yankees host Astros tonight with weather concerns looming
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 6:39 PMYahoo Sports — Are the Yankees playing tonight? Storms could affect Astros game
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Wondering if the Yankees are playing Thursday night? Here's the latest forecast for the Astros matchup.

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