The Houston Astros ended the New York Yankees’ impressive eight-game winning streak with a 7-4 victory on Sunday, April 26th, 2026, at Minute Maid Park.

Astros Pitching Dominates

Spencer Arrighetti delivered a stellar performance on the mound, pitching seven innings and allowing only one run, three hits, and one walk. He also struck out eight batters, marking his longest outing of the season.

Arrighetti's Impact

This performance was the longest by an Astros starter since Lance McCullers Jr. on March 30th, showcasing Arrighetti’s increasing importance to the team’s pitching rotation.

Judge's Birthday Home Run Not Enough

Aaron Judge hit a solo home run on his 34th birthday, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Astros’ strong play. The home run tied him with Yogi Berra and Graig Nettles for second place in birthday home runs, trailing only Lou Gehrig.

Walker Leads Astros Offense

Christian Walker was a key offensive force for the Astros, driving in a season-high four runs. He started the scoring with a first-inning home run, a 432-foot shot to left-center field.

Power Display

Walker’s seventh home run of the season, and his second consecutive game with a home run, helped propel the Astros to victory. Isaac Paredes added a two-run homer in the third inning.

The Astros continued to extend their lead in the fifth inning with a single from Carlos Correa and a two-run double by Walker, bringing the score to 7-0.

Looking Ahead

The Astros will next face the Baltimore Orioles in a three-game series starting Tuesday, with the starting pitcher yet to be announced. The Yankees will host the Texas Rangers, with Max Fried pitching Monday against Jack Leiter.

This victory positions the Astros as a strong contender in the American League as the season progresses.