The Houston Astros defeated the New York Yankees 7-4 on April 26, 2026, at Daikin Park in Houston. The Yankees entered the finale seeking a three-game sweep and their ninth consecutive victory. Houston needed to avoid the sweep and end a lengthy home losing run.
Both clubs carried significant injuries into the game. New York lacked several starting pitchers and shortstop Anthony Volpe. Houston played without Jeremy Peña, Hunter Brown, Josh Hader, and several outfielders. Houston established control through early home runs from Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes. Spencer Arrighetti protected the lead through seven innings.
New York scored once against Arrighetti before producing three ninth-inning runs. The early seven-run deficit remained too large to erase.
Match Overview
The result gave Houston its first victory of the three-game series. It also stopped New York’s eight-game winning streak.
| Detail | Information |
| Date | April 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Daikin Park, Houston, Texas |
| Competition | 2026 MLB regular season |
| Final score | Astros 7, Yankees 4 |
| Postgame records | Houston 11-18, New York 18-10 |
Pre-Match Context
New York entered the game with an 18-9 record and first place in the American League East. The Yankees had won eight straight games.
They had also won the series’ first two games. A victory would have completed a road sweep in Houston.
The Astros entered at 10-18 and occupied last place in the American League West. Houston had lost six consecutive home games.
Houston’s lineup reflected several absences. Carlos Correa started at shortstop because Jeremy Peña remained injured.
Dustin Harris and Daniel Johnson started in the outfield. Joey Loperfido, Taylor Trammell, and Jake Meyers were unavailable.
Jose Altuve received a scheduled rest day. Braden Shewmake replaced him at second base against his former organization.
New York used José Caballero at shortstop because Anthony Volpe remained on the injured list. Giancarlo Stanton also missed the lineup.
The Yankees’ rotation lacked Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón, and Clarke Schmidt. Luis Gil therefore received an important road start.
Inning-by-Inning Score
Houston scored during three of its first five innings. New York remained scoreless until Aaron Judge homered during the sixth inning.
Innings One Through Three
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Total |
| Yankees | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Astros | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Innings Four Through Six
| Team | 4th | 5th | 6th | Total |
| Yankees | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Astros | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Innings Seven Through Nine
| Team | 7th | 8th | 9th | Total |
| Yankees | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Astros | 0 | 0 | Did not bat | 0 |
Inning-by-Inning Breakdown
First Inning
Spencer Arrighetti retired New York without allowing a hit during the opening half-inning.
Houston answered against Luis Gil. Isaac Paredes reached through a fielder’s choice before Christian Walker hit a two-run home run.
Cam Smith was later hit by a pitch. Gil escaped further damage when Smith was picked off at first base.
Second Inning
Jazz Chisholm Jr. recorded New York’s first hit with a single. He later stole second base.
Arrighetti prevented him from scoring. Houston did not add to its lead during the bottom half.
Third Inning
José Caballero reached and stole second before Ben Rice walked. Arrighetti retired Aaron Judge to end the threat.
Yordan Alvarez singled during Houston’s half. Paredes followed with a two-run home run, extending Houston’s lead to four runs.
Walker added another single. Gil ended the inning without allowing another run.
Fourth Inning
Arrighetti retired Cody Bellinger, Chisholm, and Paul Goldschmidt in order.
Gil responded with his first perfect inning. Houston’s lower lineup produced three consecutive outs.
Fifth Inning
Arrighetti again kept New York scoreless. Houston then created its largest scoring inning.
Carlos Correa reached and scored on Paredes’ single. Alvarez advanced to third on the same play.
Walker followed with a two-run double. Houston finished the inning with a 7-0 lead.
Sixth Inning
Judge opened New York’s scoring with a solo home run to center field.
The home run came on Judge’s 34th birthday. Arrighetti allowed no further damage during the inning.
Paul Blackburn worked a scoreless bottom half for New York.
Seventh Inning
Arrighetti completed his final inning without allowing another run.
He finished seven innings with three hits allowed. Blackburn also kept Houston scoreless in the bottom half.
Eighth Inning
Bryan King replaced Arrighetti and retired all three Yankees batters.
Ryan Yarbrough handled Houston’s eighth inning. Brice Matthews reached through Ryan McMahon’s fielding error but did not score.
Ninth Inning
Enyel De Los Santos entered with Houston leading by six runs.
Chisholm singled before Goldschmidt drove him home with a double. J.C. Escarra followed with another RBI double.
McMahon singled home Escarra, reducing the deficit to three runs. Houston then recorded the final outs without requiring a save.
Team Stats Comparison
Both teams finished with seven hits. Houston converted its hits into more early runs and received stronger starting pitching.
| Statistic | Yankees | Astros |
| Runs | 4 | 7 |
| Hits | 7 | 7 |
| Errors | 1 | 0 |
| Home runs | 1 | 2 |
| Doubles | 3 | 2 |
| Walks | 1 | 3 |
| Strikeouts | 9 | 4 |
| Runners left on base | 8 | 7 |
Key Numbers That Decided the Game
The numbers show that Houston’s early power and starting pitching created the decisive separation.
- Walker and Paredes combined for all seven Houston RBIs.
- Houston’s two home runs produced four runs during the first three innings.
- Arrighetti allowed one run and three hits across seven innings.
- Gil allowed six earned runs and two home runs across four innings.
- New York scored three ninth-inning runs after beginning the inning six runs behind.
Full Box Score: Houston Astros
Houston recorded seven runs from seven hits. Walker and Paredes supplied every run batted in.
Alvarez collected two hits and scored twice. Correa reached twice through walks and scored during the fifth inning.
Astros Batting
| Player | AB | Runs | Hits | RBI |
| Carlos Correa, SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yordan Alvarez, DH | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Isaac Paredes, 3B | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Christian Walker, 1B | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Cam Smith, RF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dustin Harris, LF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brice Matthews, PH-CF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Vázquez, C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Johnson, CF-LF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Shewmake, 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team total | 30 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Astros Power and Plate Discipline
| Player | HR | Walks | Strikeouts | LOB |
| Carlos Correa | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Yordan Alvarez | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaac Paredes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Walker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cam Smith | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dustin Harris | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Brice Matthews | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Vázquez | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daniel Johnson | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Braden Shewmake | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Team total | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
Smith also reached after being hit by a pitch. Matthews reached through an eighth-inning fielding error.
Astros Pitching
Arrighetti controlled New York through seven innings. King delivered a perfect eighth before De Los Santos allowed three ninth-inning runs.
| Pitcher | Innings | Hits | Earned Runs | Walks-Strikeouts |
| Spencer Arrighetti, win | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 1-8 |
| Bryan King | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 |
| Enyel De Los Santos | 1.0 | 4 | 3 | 0-0 |
| Team total | 9.0 | 7 | 4 | 1-9 |
Astros Fielding
Houston completed the game without an error. The defense supported Arrighetti throughout his seven innings.
No Houston defender received a recorded error. No individual defensive play changed an official scoring decision.
Full Box Score: New York Yankees
New York produced seven hits but recorded only three before the ninth inning.
Judge supplied the first run with his sixth-inning home run. Chisholm and Goldschmidt each finished with two hits.
Yankees Batting
| Player | AB | Runs | Hits | RBI |
| Trent Grisham, CF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Rice, DH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Judge, RF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cody Bellinger, LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr., 2B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Paul Goldschmidt, 1B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| J.C. Escarra, C | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ryan McMahon, 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| José Caballero, SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team total | 34 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
Yankees Power and Plate Discipline
| Player | HR | Walks | Strikeouts | LOB |
| Trent Grisham | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Ben Rice | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Judge | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cody Bellinger | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| J.C. Escarra | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Ryan McMahon | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| José Caballero | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Team total | 1 | 1 | 9 | 8 |
Goldschmidt recorded two doubles. Escarra added another double during New York’s ninth-inning rally.
Chisholm and Caballero each stole one base.
Yankees Pitching
Gil allowed both Houston home runs and six earned runs. Blackburn allowed one inherited scoring sequence before stabilizing the game.
Yarbrough pitched a scoreless eighth inning.
| Pitcher | Innings | Hits | Earned Runs | Walks-Strikeouts |
| Luis Gil, loss | 4.0 | 5 | 6 | 3-0 |
| Paul Blackburn | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 0-2 |
| Ryan Yarbrough | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 |
| Team total | 8.0 | 7 | 7 | 3-4 |
Yankees Fielding
McMahon committed New York’s only error. Matthews reached because of that eighth-inning play.
New York also completed one double play involving Chisholm and Caballero.
Game Leaders and Top Performers
Christian Walker
Walker finished 3-for-4 with a home run, double, four RBIs, and one run scored.
His first-inning home run opened the scoring. His fifth-inning double moved Houston’s lead from five runs to seven.
Isaac Paredes
Paredes recorded two hits, three RBIs, and three runs.
He hit a two-run home run during the third inning. His fifth-inning single drove home Correa.
Spencer Arrighetti
Arrighetti allowed three hits, one walk, and one earned run across seven innings.
He struck out eight and threw 96 pitches. Judge’s solo home run produced New York’s only run against him.
Aaron Judge
Judge recorded New York’s only home run during the sixth inning.
It was his third birthday home run as a Yankee. That total matched Yogi Berra and Graig Nettles.
Paul Goldschmidt
Goldschmidt finished with two doubles and one RBI.
His ninth-inning double scored Chisholm and began New York’s three-run rally.
Game Leaders Summary
| Player | Team | Category | Performance | Game Role |
| Christian Walker | Houston | Batting | 3-for-4, HR, 2B, 4 RBI | Drove in four runs |
| Isaac Paredes | Houston | Batting | 2-for-4, HR, 3 RBI | Scored three times |
| Spencer Arrighetti | Houston | Pitching | 7 IP, 1 ER, 8 K | Winning pitcher |
| Aaron Judge | New York | Batting | 1-for-4, HR, RBI | Opened Yankees scoring |
| Paul Goldschmidt | New York | Batting | 2-for-4, two doubles | Started ninth-inning rally |
Starting Lineups
Houston rested Altuve and started Shewmake at second base. Both teams used several replacements because of injuries.
| Position | New York Yankees | Houston Astros |
| Starting pitcher | Luis Gil | Spencer Arrighetti |
| Catcher | J.C. Escarra | Christian Vázquez |
| First base | Paul Goldschmidt | Christian Walker |
| Second base | Jazz Chisholm Jr. | Braden Shewmake |
| Third base | Ryan McMahon | Isaac Paredes |
| Shortstop | José Caballero | Carlos Correa |
| Left field | Cody Bellinger | Dustin Harris |
| Center field | Trent Grisham | Daniel Johnson |
| Right field | Aaron Judge | Cam Smith |
| Designated hitter | Ben Rice | Yordan Alvarez |
Injury Report
The absences affected Houston’s middle infield, outfield, rotation, and bullpen depth. New York also lacked several established starting pitchers.
Stanton’s injured-list move occurred after the game. The transaction was made retroactive to April 25, confirming his unavailability for the finale.
New York Yankees Injuries
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Anthony Volpe | Left shoulder surgery recovery | 10-day injured list |
| Gerrit Cole | Tommy John surgery recovery | 15-day injured list |
| Carlos Rodón | Left elbow surgery recovery | 15-day injured list |
| Clarke Schmidt | Tommy John surgery recovery | 60-day injured list |
| Angel Chivilli | Right shoulder discomfort | 15-day injured list |
| Giancarlo Stanton | Right calf strain | Out, later placed on IL retroactively |
Houston Astros Injuries
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Jeremy Peña | Grade one hamstring strain | 10-day injured list |
| Hunter Brown | Right shoulder strain | 15-day injured list |
| Josh Hader | Left biceps tendinitis | 60-day injured list |
| Joey Loperfido | Right quadriceps strain | 10-day injured list |
| Taylor Trammell | Left groin strain | 10-day injured list |
| Jake Meyers | Right oblique strain | 10-day injured list |
| Nick Allen | Mid-back spasms | 10-day injured list |
| Cristian Javier | Grade two shoulder strain | 60-day injured list |
| Tatsuya Imai | Right arm fatigue | 15-day injured list |
| Cody Bolton | Unspecified IL condition | Rehabilitation assignment |
| Ronel Blanco | Right elbow surgery recovery | 60-day injured list |
Altuve was not injured. Houston confirmed that his absence was a scheduled rest decision.
Season Series and Head-to-Head
New York won the 2026 series’ first two games before Houston prevented the sweep in the finale.
2026 Completed Meetings
| Date | Venue | Winner | Score |
| April 24, 2026 | Daikin Park | Yankees | 12-4 |
| April 25, 2026 | Daikin Park | Yankees | 8-3 |
| April 26, 2026 | Daikin Park | Astros | 7-4 |
Three additional regular-season meetings were scheduled at Yankee Stadium from August 25 through August 27.
All-Time Head-to-Head Record
Through the April 26 game, New York led the all-time combined record. Houston held the advantage in postseason games.
| Competition | Yankees Wins | Astros Wins | Total Games |
| Regular season | 54 | 37 | 91 |
| Postseason | 5 | 13 | 18 |
| Combined | 59 | 50 | 109 |
Postseason Series History
Houston has won every completed postseason series between the clubs.
| Season | Round | Series Result | Winner |
| 2015 | AL Wild Card Game | 1-0 | Astros |
| 2017 | AL Championship Series | 4-3 | Astros |
| 2019 | AL Championship Series | 4-2 | Astros |
| 2022 | AL Championship Series | 4-0 | Astros |
American League Standings
New York remained first in the AL East after the loss. Houston remained fifth in the AL West after the victory.
| Division | Place | Team | Record | Games Back |
| AL East | 1 | Yankees | 18-10 | 0 |
| AL East | 2 | Rays | 16-11 | 1.5 |
| AL East | 3 | Orioles | 13-15 | 5.0 |
| AL East | 4 | Blue Jays | 12-15 | 5.5 |
| AL East | 5 | Red Sox | 11-17 | 7.0 |
| AL West | 1 | Athletics | 15-13 | 0 |
| AL West | 2 | Rangers | 14-14 | 1.0 |
| AL West | 3 | Mariners | 14-15 | 1.5 |
| AL West | 4 | Angels | 12-17 | 3.5 |
| AL West | 5 | Astros | 11-18 | 4.5 |
Broadcast and Stream Information
The game received local coverage in both markets. Out-of-market streaming remained subject to MLB blackout restrictions.
| Platform | Coverage | Availability |
| YES Network | Yankees television market | Regional television |
| Space City Home Network | Astros television market | Regional television |
| MLB.TV | Out-of-market coverage | Blackout restrictions applied |
| Fubo | Carried eligible regional channels | Subscription or trial |
| DirecTV Stream | Carried eligible regional channels | Subscription or trial |
| SportsTalk 790 AM | Astros radio coverage | Houston radio market |
Conclusion
Houston avoided a home sweep by combining early power with seven controlled innings from Arrighetti.
Walker and Paredes produced every Houston run batted in. Their early damage forced New York to chase the game.
The Yankees remained atop their division despite losing their winning streak. They next traveled to Texas for a three-game series.
Houston remained below .500 but stopped its home losing run. The Astros next opened a road series against Baltimore.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the latest Houston Astros versus New York Yankees game?
Houston won 7-4 at Daikin Park on April 26, 2026. The victory prevented a Yankees sweep and ended New York’s eight-game winning streak.
Who was the leading hitter in the Astros versus Yankees game?
Christian Walker led Houston by going 3-for-4. He recorded a home run, one double, four RBIs, and one run scored.
Who was the winning pitcher?
Spencer Arrighetti earned the victory. He allowed three hits, one walk, and one earned run while striking out eight across seven innings.
How many hits did each team record?
Both teams recorded seven hits. Houston produced seven runs from those hits, while New York scored four times.
Did Aaron Judge hit a home run?
Yes. Judge hit a sixth-inning solo home run on his 34th birthday. It produced New York’s first run of the game.
Why did Jose Altuve not start?
Altuve received a scheduled rest day. Houston stated that his absence was unrelated to an injury.
What was the 2026 season-series record after this game?
New York led the completed season series 2-1. Three further meetings were scheduled at Yankee Stadium during August.
