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Astros Stun Yankees With Chaotic Four-Run Eighth, 8-7

The result sharpened scrutiny of New York’s fragile late relief alongside roster compromises.

Houston Astros fans react after Christian Walker scores on a balk by New York Yankees relief pitcher Camilo Doval during the eighth inning of a MLB baseball game in Houston, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 26: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees looks on against the Washington Nationals during the game at Yankee Stadium on August 26, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Vincent Carchietta/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 30: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago White Sox during the fourth inning at Rate Field on August 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
Houston Astros Yordan Alvarez (44) hits a double during the seventh inning of a MLB baseball game in Houston, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.

Overview

  • Houston flipped a 4-4 game with a four-run eighth that featured a bases-loaded walk, Jeremy Peña’s RBI single, a balk and a wild pitch.
  • Devin Williams walked in the go-ahead run before being ejected by plate umpire Brian Walsh, and Aaron Boone was tossed moments later.
  • Yordan Alvarez went 4-for-5 with a game-tying RBI single in the seventh as Cody Bellinger’s two-out, three-run homer in the ninth fell short.
  • Giancarlo Stanton started in left field for the first time since 2023, hit his 18th homer, and was involved in defensive lapses as the Astros rallied.
  • The win moved Houston to 77-63 with a four-game AL West lead, while New York fell to 77-62 and 3.5 games behind the Blue Jays, still holding a top wild-card position.