Yankees Extend Win Streak, Beat Astros 8-3

0:00It's April 26. You're listening to MLB News today, AI-powered baseball coverage. I'm Cory with the story. The New York Yankees kept their hot streak alive, beating the Houston Astros 8-3 on Saturday 9. Austin Wells crushed a tie-breaking homer in the 7th inning, his second of the year, sparking a three-run rally that sealed the win. Trent Grisham and Jose Cabalero also win Yard for New York, now 18-9 on the season. This victory marks the Yankees 8th straight win, their longest streak in a single season since June of last year. They've dominated Houston lately, taking 11 of their last 12 there. Ben Rice chipped in three hits and an RBI, while Aaron Judge drew two walks against an Astro staff that handed out 10 free passes total. Earlier this week, Yankees' starter Ryan Weathers took the mound just days after his first shout was born, allowing two runs over five in a third. Innings. Houston's Mike Burrows struck out a season high eight, but gave up two runs in five frames.

1:02The Astros tied it briefly on Christian Walker's homer, before New York's offense exploded. In the bullpen, Fernando Cruz and others locked it down for the Yankees after the lead flipped. Houston relievers struggled with walks, including four in that big 7th. Walker added power for the Astros, but it wasn't enough. The series wraps Sunday with Houston's Spencer Aragetti, two in 0 with a 2.45 ERA, facing New York's Lewis Gill, one in one at four, 0.11. Yankees rolling strong, keep an eye on this one.