What To Know
- That victory gave Houston a 1-0 series lead, and they’ll look to keep momentum against a Yankees squad fighting to stay in the AL Wild Card race.
- The Astros (65–51), first in the AL West, have been steady on the road (30–27) and thrive in close games, going 20–11 in one-run contests.
- With the Yankees desperate to even the series and the Astros aiming to extend their lead, expect an intense matchup in the Bronx this afternoon.
The New York Yankees will look to even the score against the Houston Astros this afternoon in Game 2 of their three-game set at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 2:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025.
TV and Streaming Options
- Local Broadcast: YES Network (New York market)
- Houston Market: Space City Home Network
- Out-of-Market: MLB Network and MLB.TV
- Streaming: DirecTV (5-day free trial), fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, and out-of-market Sling TV (half off first month)
DirecTV offers a customizable package starting at $34.99 per month after a free trial, plus unlimited cloud DVR storage. Fans can also catch the game on fuboTV or by adding MLB.TV to Sling for out-of-market access.
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Series Recap So Far
The Astros took Game 1 on Friday night, winning 5–3. That victory gave Houston a 1-0 series lead, and they’ll look to keep momentum against a Yankees squad fighting to stay in the AL Wild Card race.
Pitching Matchup
- Astros: Framber Valdez (11–5, 2.83 ERA, 144 strikeouts) — a proven ace who’s been dominant all season.
- Yankees: Luis Gil (0–1, 13.50 ERA) — still finding his rhythm after injury setbacks.
Betting Odds (via BetMGM)
- Astros: -123
- Yankees: +103
- Over/Under: 8 runs
Why This Game Matters
The Yankees (61–55) sit third in the AL East but still have playoff hopes alive. Their offense has been powered by 182 home runs — the most in MLB — with Anthony Volpe and Giancarlo Stanton leading the way.
The Astros (65–51), first in the AL West, have been steady on the road (30–27) and thrive in close games, going 20–11 in one-run contests. Jose Altuve continues to be a force at the plate, while Yainer Diaz has been hot over the last 10 games.
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Injury Watch
Both teams are battling significant injuries. The Yankees are missing Gerrit Cole, Clarke Schmidt, and multiple bullpen arms, while the Astros are without Yordan Alvarez, Lance McCullers, and Cristian Javier, among others.
Remaining Schedule
- Fri, Aug 8: Astros 5, Yankees 3
- Sat, Aug 9: 2:05 p.m. ET — YES, MLB Network (out-of-market)
- Sun, Aug 10: 1:35 p.m. ET — YES
Fans looking to gear up can find official Yankees merchandise on Fanatics.com or grab last-minute tickets through SeatGeek.
With the Yankees desperate to even the series and the Astros aiming to extend their lead, expect an intense matchup in the Bronx this afternoon.
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