Match Details
- Time: 2:05 PM ET
- Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
- Broadcast: MLB Network, YES, SCHN
- Weather: Sunny, mid-80s, light wind
Team Overview
Houston Astros
- Record: 65–51 (1st in AL West)
- Recent Form: W-W-L-W-L
- Key Notes:
- Carlos Correa has 2+ total bases in 5 of his last 6 games and hit the go-ahead RBI in Friday’s extra-inning win
- José Altuve is riding a six-game hitting streak, batting .302 with 3 HR and 8 RBI over his last 10 games
- Framber Valdez (11–5, 2.83 ERA) starts today, averaging 6.4 innings per outing with 144 Ks
- Astros rank 2nd in MLB in batting average (.258) and 12th in slugging (.406)
New York Yankees
- Record: 61–55 (3rd in AL East)
- Recent Form: L-L-L-W-L
- Key Notes:
- Aaron Judge leads MLB with 37 HR and a .339 AVG
- Luis Gil (0–1, 13.50 ERA) makes just his second start of the season after a lat strain
- Yankees rank 30th in batting average (.161) and 29th in OPS (.286) over the last week
- Multiple key injuries: Gerrit Cole, Clarke Schmidt, Fernando Cruz, and Oswaldo Cabrera all on IL
Key Matchups
| Position | Astros | Yankees |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Pitcher | Framber Valdez (LHP, 2.83 ERA) | Luis Gil (RHP, 13.50 ERA) |
| Power Bat | José Altuve (20 HR, 61 RBI) | Aaron Judge (37 HR, 86 RBI) |
| Hot Hand | Carlos Correa | Cody Bellinger |
| Bullpen | ERA: 3.38 (last 10 games) | ERA: 4.26 (5th-worst in AL) |
Game Odds
Houston Astros – 112
New York Yankees 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, August 8, 2025
