Yankees @ Astros: Will Warren vs. Lance McCullers Jr.

TL;DR

The New York Yankees face the Houston Astros with Will Warren pitching against Lance McCullers Jr. The Yankees aim to continue their winning streak after sweeping the Red Sox, while the Astros struggle with injuries and a poor start to the season.

Key points

Yankees swept the Red Sox in their last series
Astros struggling with a 10-16 record and injuries
Will Warren has a 2.45 ERA and struck out 11 in his last game
Lance McCullers Jr. has allowed 10 runs in his last two starts
Game at Daikin Park, first pitch at 8:10 PM EDT

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 03: Will Warren #98 of the New York Yankees pitches during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on September 03, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Images Fresh off a three-game sweep of Boston at Fenway Park, the Yankees begin the second series of this nine-game road trip. The opponent? Another rival club that is off to a rough start to 2026: the Houston Astros. Devastated by injuries to their pitching staff, the ‘Stros come into the series with a 10-16 record. If you’re wondering how it’s going for Houston on the mound, peep the 5.81 team ERA and collective 1.630 WHIP. Will Warren takes the ball for New York, coming off one of the finest outings of his career (by Game Score, the second-best) against Kansas City. Warren struck out 11 over seven innings of two-run ball. The 26-year-old is off to a solid start in 2026, with a 2.45 ERA through 25.1 frames. Warren has relied heavily on his heat, throwing his four-seamer and sinker a combined 68 percent of the time. He augments those with his sweeper. And against lefties, he adds a curve and a change into the mix. Meanwhile, Lance McCullers, Jr., one of the few healthy Astros starting pitchers, makes the start for Houston. One of the scant Astros remaining from the controversial 2017 team that knocked the Yankees out of the ALCS during Aaron Judge’s phenomenal rookie year, McCullers’ career has been absolutely derailed by injury, as he’s missed three entire seasons, including 2023 and 2024. This will be his fifth start of the season. His last two outings have been particularly rough, with McCullers allowing a combined 10 runs in 9.1 innings. Walks have been an issue, with five free passes in those 9.1 innings. With the Yanks facing a right-handed pitcher for the first time in what seems like months, the lefty boppers are in the lineup. leads off, and and sit behind Judge. gets the night off, so dons the tools of ignorance. With all the time McCullers has missed, not many Yankees have experience against him. Judge has faced him 11 times, the most for any Yankee. is the only Bronx Bomber who’s taken McCullers deep. Let’s keep this whole “immiserate our enemies” thing going. The Yanks kicked Boston while they were down. Here’s hoping they can do it to the H. **How to Watch**: **Location**: Daikin Park — Houston, TX **First Pitch**: 8:10 pm EDT **TV broadcast**: YES / Space City Home Network **Radio broadcast**: WFAN 660/101.9 FM, WADO 1280 / KTRH 740 AM/99.1 FM HD-2, KTLN-TUDN 102.9 FM **Online stream**: MLB Network (out-of-market-only) For updates, follow us on , , and , and like us on .

Q&A

What is Will Warren's performance this season?

Will Warren has a 2.45 ERA through 25.1 innings and recently struck out 11 batters in a game against Kansas City.

How has Lance McCullers Jr. performed in his recent starts?

Lance McCullers Jr. has allowed 10 runs in his last two outings, totaling 9.1 innings, and has struggled with walks.

What is the current record of the Houston Astros?

The Houston Astros have a record of 10-16 as they face the Yankees.

Where and when is the Yankees vs. Astros game taking place?

The game is at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, with the first pitch scheduled for 8:10 PM EDT.