After a stretch of away games, the New York Yankees are set to return home tonight to kick off a three-game series against the Houston Astros.
In their last game, the Yankees managed to end a five-game losing streak, securing a close 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers. As the playoffs draw nearer, they currently hold the third wildcard position in the AL East, trailing the Blue Jays by 6.5 games.
They’ll face the Astros this weekend, a team that’s holding strong above the AL Central but has struggled recently, posting a 4-6 record over their last 10 games.
Here are a few details you might find interesting:
- When: Tonight, August 8th, at 7:05 PM
- Where: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
- Streaming: Available on Apple TV+
For tonight’s match, it’s exclusive to Apple TV+, so if you’re worried about that, maybe check it out.
What time is the Yankees vs. Astros tonight?
The game will start at 7:05 PM.
Which channel is the Yankees game?
It’ll be on Apple TV+. Just for tonight, though.
How to watch Yankees and Astros for free:
The Yankees vs. Astros match will be on Apple TV+, which means you’ll need a subscription. However, there’s a 7-day free trial available. So, if you’re looking to catch the two-week MLB doubleheader, maybe that’s a good option.
Also, if you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can subscribe to Apple TV+ through Prime Video for the same rate, which is $9.99 a month, and it likewise includes that free trial.
Yankees vs. Astros starting pitcher
On the mound for the Yankees will be Cam Schlitter, who has a 1-2 record with a 4.58 ERA and 21 strikeouts this season.
The Astros will send out Hunter Brown, currently 9-5 with a 2.47 ERA and an impressive 155 strikeouts so far this year.
