Game Details
- Time: 7:05 PM ET / 4:05 PM PT
- Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
- Broadcast: Apple TV+
- Weather: Clear skies, 83°F, light breeze
Team Overview
Houston Astros
- Record: 64–51 (1st in AL West)
- Recent Form: 4–6 in last 10 games
- Key Players:
- Jose Altuve: 19 HR, .280 AVG, 59 RBI
- Jeremy Peña: .324 AVG, .368 over last 5 games
- Yainer Diaz: .254 AVG, 16 HR, 6 RBI in last 5 games
- Pitcher: Hunter Brown (9–5, 2.47 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 155 K)
Houston’s offense has been inconsistent, ranking 13th in runs scored. However, Brown has been dominant, allowing just 1 run over 7 innings in his last start.
New York Yankees
- Record: 61–54 (3rd in AL East)
- Recent Form: 4–6 in last 10 games
- Key Players:
- Aaron Judge: 37 HR, 85 RBI, .339 AVG
- Cody Bellinger: .275 AVG, 20 HR
- Giancarlo Stanton: 4 HR in last 10 games
- Pitcher: Cam Schlittler (1–2, 4.58 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, 21 K)
The Yankees are clinging to the final AL Wild Card spot, just 1.5 games ahead of Cleveland and Texas. Schlittler is a rookie with upside but faces a tough Astros lineup.
Head-to-Head Snapshot
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2025 | First meeting of season |
| 2024 Series | Yankees won 4 of 7 |
- Yankees dominated early in 2024
- Astros won final game of last year’s series 4–3
Pitching Matchup – August 8
| Team | Pitcher | Stats (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Astros | Hunter Brown | 9–5, 2.47 ERA, 155 K |
| Yankees | Cam Schlittler | 1–2, 4.58 ERA, 21 K |
Brown is a Cy Young contender; Schlittler is still finding his footing.
Game Odds
Houston Astros 7.5
New York Yankees – 112
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, August 7, 2025
