New York Yankees beat Houston Astros 9-3 as Luis García Jr. homered and drove in 2 runs
Luis García Jr. homered and drove in 2 runs, while Elmer Rodríguez worked 6 innings in the New York Yankees' win over the Houston Astros.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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The New York Yankees beat the Houston Astros 9-3 on August 26, 2026. Luis García Jr. homered and drove in 2 runs, and Elmer Rodríguez worked 6 innings, allowing 3 runs on 88 pitches.
Result and standings
The New York Yankees scored in 4 of 9 innings. Their largest inning was the 7th, when they scored 4 runs. The staff held the Houston Astros scoreless in 6 of 9 innings. The New York Yankees finished with 9 runs and a 6-run margin.
In the bottom of the 7th, Cody Bellinger drove in 2 runs with a double. The play put the New York Yankees ahead to stay, 5-3.
At the close of August 26, 2026, the New York Yankees were 75-57, 2nd in the division and 3.5 games back.
At the plate
Luis García Jr. went 3-for-5 with 3 runs, 1 home run, and 2 RBIs. Ben Rice finished 1-for-2 with 3 runs, 1 home run, 1 RBI, and 3 walks. Jazz Chisholm Jr. had 3 hits in 3 at-bats with 1 run, 1 double, 1 RBI, and 1 walk.
Cody Bellinger finished 1-for-5 with 1 run, 1 double, and 2 RBIs. Spencer Jones had 1 hit in 4 at-bats with 1 RBI. Austin Wells collected 2 hits across 3 at-bats with 1 walk. The New York Yankees' 13 hits came from 8 batters. They also drew 5 walks. 4 hits went for extra bases.
On the mound
Elmer Rodríguez worked 6 innings on 88 pitches, allowing 3 hits and 3 runs, walking 2 and striking out 6. Across 9 innings, the New York Yankees' staff threw 132 pitches, allowed 4 hits and 3 runs, issued 3 walks, and recorded 10 strikeouts.
Official sources
Team facts, standings, and players reflect the reporting date.