Yankees vs Astros Division Battle | New York Yankees News

Baseball’s heating up as the Yankees battle for playoff positioning in the American League East, trailing Tampa Bay by 3.5 games but holding a 2.5-game edge over Boston — every game now is a must-win. Before facing the Red Sox, they take on a scrappy Houston Astros team still alive in their own division race. Yankees starter Will Warren looks to bounce back from a slump with help from his April success against Houston, while rookie Ethan Pecko makes his second MLB start, showcasing his sinker and pitch mix under pressure. With lefty-heavy Yankees lineup vs. power-hitting Astros featuring Alvarez and Altuve, this one’s primed for fireworks — first pitch at 7:05 PM ET. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e42230550bb95f05