Venue: Daikin Park — Houston, TX
First Pitch is scheduled for 5:10 PM local time
Coverage: MLB.TV, YES Network, Space City Home Network
Weather Outlook — Houston, TX
Temperature: ~81–83°F
Wind: 18 mph SE
Conditions: Warm, breezy
While Daikin Park can be climate‑controlled, warm outdoor conditions typically favor hitters if the roof is open.
Injury Report
New York Yankees
Ryan Weathers — Paternity (Apr 25)
Rafael Montero — OUT (Apr 26)
Anthony Volpe — 10‑Day IL (May 2)
Carlos Rodón — 15‑Day IL (May 2)
Gerrit Cole — 15‑Day IL (May 6)
Houston Astros
Dustin Harris — Day‑to‑Day (Apr 24)
Jeremy Peña — 10‑Day IL (Apr 24)
Zach Dezenzo — 10‑Day IL (Apr 24)
Bennett Sousa — 15‑Day IL (Apr 24)
Tatsuya Imai — 15‑Day IL (Apr 26)
Injury Edge: Yankees — despite missing Cole and Rodón, Houston’s lineup losses (Peña, Dezenzo) weaken run production.
Probable Pitching Matchup
New York — Will Warren (RHP)
Record: 2–0
ERA: 2.49
WHIP: 1.11
K/BB: 31 / 6
HR Allowed: 3
Houston — Lance McCullers Jr. (RHP)
Record: 1–1
ERA: 6.20
WHIP: 1.33
K/BB: 21 / 9
HR Allowed: 2
Pitching Edge: Yankees — Warren has been sharp and efficient, while McCullers has struggled with command and run prevention.
Team Records & Recent Form
New York Yankees (16–9)
Last 5: W, W, W, W, W
Offense: .221 AVG, 118 R, 34 HR, .323 OBP, .409 SLG
Pitching: 3.16 ERA (2nd in MLB), 1.13 WHIP
Houston Astros (10–16)
Last 5: W, L, W, L, L
Offense: .259 AVG, 137 R, 31 HR, .349 OBP, .434 SLG
Pitching: 5.81 ERA, 1.63 WHIP
Form Edge: Yankees — elite pitching + six‑game win streak.
Key Player Matchups
Yankees
Aaron Judge: 9 HR, .242 AVG, 17 RBI
Ben Rice: .311 AVG, .453 OBP, 18 RBI
Astros
Yordan Álvarez: 11 HR, .347 AVG, 26 RBI
Zach Cole: Returning soon (toe rehab)
Matchup Note: Álvarez vs. Warren is the marquee duel — elite power vs. elite command.
Series & Trend Notes
Yankees: 8–4 on the road
Astros: 7–6 at home
Game Odds
New York Yankees – 149
Houston Astros 9
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 23, 2026
