New York Yankees vs Houston Astros Match Player Stats

The Houston Astros defeated the New York Yankees 7-4 on April 26, 2026, at Daikin Park in Houston. New York entered with an 18-9 record, while Houston began the game at 10-18. The Astros needed the result to avoid a three-game sweep. 

Houston built a seven-run advantage before New York produced three runs in the ninth inning. Spencer Arrighetti’s seven-inning start and four RBIs from Christian Walker decided the game.

Match Overview

Houston ended New York’s eight-game winning streak and prevented a series sweep. The Yankees still won the three-game set, taking the first two contests 12-4 and 8-3. Houston’s victory raised its record to 11-18. New York fell to 18-10.

The game began at 1:10 p.m. local time. Daikin Park’s roof was closed, with the listed temperature at 73 degrees. Attendance reached 35,622, and the game lasted two hours and 29 minutes.

Pre-Match Context

The Yankees entered the finale seeking a sweep after winning the opening two games by a combined 20-7 score. Their eight-game winning streak had moved them to 18-9. Houston had fallen to 10-18 and needed stronger starting pitching after conceding 20 runs across the first two games.

Luis Gil started for New York. Spencer Arrighetti started for Houston. Arrighetti entered the contest unbeaten and extended that record with seven controlled innings. Gil allowed Houston to score in the first, third, and fifth innings.

A complete, game-specific pregame injury report was not available in the verified sources reviewed. Therefore, no player has been assigned an unverified injury designation.

Inning-by-Inning Score

Houston scored in three of the first five innings. New York did not score until Aaron Judge homered during the sixth. The Yankees then produced three ninth-inning runs after Houston had established a 7-1 lead.

Inning-by-Inning Breakdown

First Inning

Houston moved ahead with two outs in the first inning. Isaac Paredes reached before Christian Walker drove a two-run home run to center field. The homer traveled a reported 432 feet and gave the Astros a 2-0 lead.

Second Inning

Neither team scored in the second. Arrighetti kept New York off the board, while Gil completed his first scoreless inning.

Third Inning

Yordan Alvarez reached for Houston before Paredes homered to left field. The two-run shot extended Houston’s lead to 4-0. It was Paredes’ third home run of the season.

Fourth Inning

Both pitchers recorded scoreless fourth innings. Houston remained four runs ahead, and New York still had not produced a scoring hit.

Fifth Inning

Houston added three runs and created its largest lead. Carlos Correa scored on a Paredes single to left field. Walker then doubled home Alvarez and Paredes. Gil faced two batters without recording an out during the inning. Paul Blackburn entered and inherited both runners.

Sixth Inning

Aaron Judge put New York on the scoreboard with a solo home run to center field. The 401-foot drive was Judge’s 10th homer of the season. Houston still led 7-1.

Seventh Inning

Arrighetti completed his final inning without allowing another run. He finished seven innings with three hits allowed, one walk and eight strikeouts.

Eighth Inning

Bryan King replaced Arrighetti and retired New York without allowing a hit. Blackburn completed three relief innings for New York before Ryan Yarbrough handled the Houston eighth.

Ninth Inning

New York scored three runs against Enyel De Los Santos. Paul Goldschmidt doubled home Jazz Chisholm Jr. J.C. Escarra then doubled home Goldschmidt. Ryan McMahon followed with an RBI single that scored Escarra. De Los Santos prevented another run and completed the 7-4 victory.

Team Stats Comparison

The totals show that both teams recorded seven hits. Houston created more early damage, hit two home runs and drew three walks. New York concentrated three of its four runs in the ninth inning.

New York went 3-for-7 with runners in scoring position and left five runners on base. Houston left three runners on base. The Yankees also stole two bases but could not convert either into an early run.

Key Numbers That Decided the Game

The numbers reflect Houston’s early scoring, Arrighetti’s length and New York’s delayed production.

• Houston scored seven runs during the first five innings.
• Arrighetti allowed one run and three hits across seven innings.
• Walker finished 3-for-4 with four RBIs and one home run.
• Paredes scored three times and drove in three runs.
• New York scored three of its four runs during the ninth inning.

Full Box Score: New York Yankees

New York produced seven hits, including four during its ninth-inning rally. Judge supplied the team’s only home run. Chisholm and Goldschmidt each collected two hits. Arrighetti limited the remaining Yankees to three hits through seven innings.

Yankees Batting

Yankees Extra-Base Hits

Yankees Pitching

Luis Gil absorbed the loss after allowing six earned runs. Blackburn allowed both inherited runners to score before covering three innings. Yarbrough pitched a scoreless eighth with two strikeouts.

Yankees Pitching Detail

Full Box Score: Houston Astros

Houston also finished with seven hits, but five came from Walker and Paredes. Those two hitters generated all seven Houston RBIs. Alvarez collected two hits and scored twice, while Correa scored once after drawing two walks.

Astros Batting

Astros Extra-Base Hits

Astros Pitching

Arrighetti earned the win and improved to 3-0. King worked a scoreless eighth. De Los Santos allowed four ninth-inning hits and three earned runs before securing the final three outs.

Astros Pitching Detail

Game Leaders and Top Performers

Christian Walker

Walker accounted for four of Houston’s seven runs. His first-inning homer opened the scoring. His fifth-inning double brought home two more runners and completed Houston’s scoring. He finished 3-for-4 with one double, one home run and four RBIs.

Spencer Arrighetti

Arrighetti kept New York scoreless through five innings. Judge’s sixth-inning homer accounted for the only run against him. He completed seven innings, allowed three hits and struck out eight.

Isaac Paredes

Paredes participated in all three Houston scoring innings. He scored on Walker’s first-inning homer, hit a two-run homer in the third and delivered an RBI single in the fifth. He finished 2-for-4 with three runs and three RBIs.

Aaron Judge

Judge recorded New York’s only run before the ninth inning. His sixth-inning solo homer was his 10th of the season. He finished 1-for-4 with one run and one RBI.

Starting Lineups

The verified box score identifies the following batting orders and defensive assignments. Houston’s published order included multiple outfield assignments, with Matthews, Johnson and Harris appearing in the lineup.

Injury Report

The reviewed official box score and verified game reports did not provide a complete pregame injury-status table. Assigning “out,” “questionable,” or “probable” labels without a dated transaction report would risk misrepresenting player availability.

No injury is presented as a confirmed reason for a player’s absence unless supported by a dated official report.

Season Series and Head-to-Head

New York won the April series 2-1. The Yankees scored 24 runs across the three games, while Houston scored 14.

A verified, complete all-time regular-season and postseason head-to-head total was not available in the sources reviewed. Therefore, the table covers the confirmed 2026 season series only.

League Standings Context

The Yankees remained above .500 after the loss at 18-10. Houston improved to 11-18 but remained seven games below .500. Exact division placements at the end of April 26 were unavailable in the reviewed official game materials.

Broadcast and Streaming Information

The game was listed through MLB’s regular game coverage. The official materials identified MLB.TV availability for the series, while complete local television listings were not consistently shown in the retrieved game page.

Conclusion

Houston avoided a sweep by controlling the first five innings and receiving seven innings from Arrighetti. Walker and Paredes supplied every Astros RBI. New York’s ninth-inning rally reduced the final margin but did not erase the early deficit.

The Yankees left Houston with a 2-1 series victory and an 18-10 record. The Astros ended the series at 11-18 after stopping New York’s eight-game winning streak. Each team then moved to its next scheduled regular-season series.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Yankees vs Astros game on April 26, 2026?

The Houston Astros won 7-4 at Daikin Park. Houston scored seven runs before New York produced three runs during the ninth inning.

What were the main Yankees vs Astros match player stats?

Christian Walker went 3-for-4 with four RBIs. Spencer Arrighetti allowed one run across seven innings and struck out eight Yankees.

Who hit home runs in the game?

Walker and Isaac Paredes homered for Houston. Aaron Judge hit New York’s only home run during the sixth inning.

What was Spencer Arrighetti’s pitching line?

Arrighetti completed seven innings, allowed three hits, one earned run and one walk, while recording eight strikeouts on 96 pitches.

Why did Luis Gil receive the loss?

Gil allowed six earned runs and five hits across four innings. Houston hit two home runs and drew three walks against him.

Did the Yankees win the 2026 series in Houston?

Yes. New York won the first two games, 12-4 and 8-3. Houston won the finale 7-4, giving New York a 2-1 series victory.

How many hits did each team record?

Both teams recorded seven hits. Houston converted its hits into seven runs, while New York scored four times.