Yankees score late to secure 9-3 victory against Astros
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 2:05 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Yankees defeated the Astros 9-3 in New York on Wednesday night. Elmer Rodriguez delivered his best start, allowing three runs over six-plus innings. After trailing early, the Yankees broke the game open with four runs in the seventh inning, highlighted by a two-run double from Cody Bellinger. Ben Rice and Luis Garcia also contributed with home runs. The Yankees continue their series against the Astros on Thursday evening.
- •Yankees outhit Astros 13-4
- •Rodriguez strikes out six in his start
- •Bellinger delivers a crucial two-run double
- •Garcia adds a two-run homer in the eighth
- •Next game set for Thursday at 7:05 p.m.
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees' offense erupts late in 9-3 win over Astros
"Elmer Rodriguez had his best start as a big leaguer and the Yankees offense erupted late in their 9-3 win over the Astros on Wednesday night.
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