NEWSLETTER
Marcus Stroman takes the ball for the New York Yankees (25-13) when they host starting pitcher Ronel Blanco and the Houston Astros (12-24) at 5:05 PM ET on Thursday.
Keep reading to find out all the details on how to watch New York square off against Houston live.
When is Yankees vs. Astros and when does it start?
Where to watch Yankees vs. Astros
The Yankees and Astros will take to the field at Yankee Stadium for this matchup on May 9, and if you’d like to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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You can catch this game live on SCHN.
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Yankees vs. Astros Game Preview
The Yankees took down the Astros 9-4 yesterday, with Carlos Rodon getting the win (6.1 IP, 2 R, 7 H, 7 K) and Juan Soto leading the way offensively (going 3-for-5 with a home run and five RBI). Spencer Arrighetti (5.0 IP, 5 R, 8 H, 4 K) took the loss for the Astros.
Yankees Stats, Odds & Insights
The Yankees have compiled an 18-8 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 69.2% of those games).
New York is fourth-best in MLB play with 49 total home runs.
The Yankees’ .411 slugging percentage ranks sixth-best in baseball.
New York has the second-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (2.97).
The Yankees have the seventh-lowest WHIP in MLB (1.173).
Astros Stats, Odds & Insights
The Astros have entered the game as underdogs seven times this season and won twice.
Houston has hit 42 homers this season, which ranks seventh in the majors.
The Astros are eighth in MLB with a .408 slugging percentage this season.
Houston has the 28th-ranked ERA (5.05) in the majors this season.
The Astros have a combined WHIP of 1.489 as a pitching staff, which is second-worst in baseball this season.
Yankees Starter Recent Performance: Marcus Stroman
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Tigers | May 3 | 5.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| at Brewers | April 28 | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| vs. Athletics | April 23 | 5.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
| at Blue Jays | April 17 | 5.1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| vs. Marlins | April 10 | 5.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
Astros Starter Recent Performance: Ronel Blanco
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Mariners | May 3 | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| at Rockies | April 27 | 5.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| at Nationals | April 20 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| vs. Rangers | April 13 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| at Rangers | April 7 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
Yankees Key Players to Watch
Stroman (2-1 with a 3.41 ERA and 35 strikeouts in 37 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Yankees, his eighth of the season.
In his last appearance on Friday against the Detroit Tigers, the right-hander tossed 5 1/3 innings, giving up one earned run while surrendering three hits.
In seven games this season, the 33-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.41, with 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .237 against him.
Soto leads New York in home runs with nine, runs batted in with 33 and his batting average of .338 is also best on his team.
Alex Verdugo has collected 33 hits this season and has an OBP of .349. He’s slugging .432 on the year.
Aaron Judge has 33 hits this season and a slash line of .236/.365/.479.
Astros Key Players to Watch
The Astros’ Blanco (3-0) will make his seventh start of the season.
The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up three earned runs and allowed five hits in six innings against the Seattle Mariners.
The 30-year-old has pitched in six games this season with an ERA of 2.09 and 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .158.
Kyle Tucker paces the Astros in home runs (11) and runs batted in (25).
Jose Altuve’s .331 batting average is a team-high mark.
Jeremy Pena is hitting .326 with five doubles, a triple, four home runs and six walks.
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