The Astros Yankees contest on Thursday got delayed. Severe weather caused it. A thunderstorm watch was in effect for the area and the start time had already been pushed back once earlier. Extra storms threatened more delays. Teams waited.
Yankees infielder Luis Garcia Jr kept hitting well and he hit another home run on Wednesday to his recent power stretch. He is scorching. The Crawfish Boxes posted a game discussion thread for the matchup that was dated 8/27/2026. The thread covered the game.