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The Houston Astros defeated the New York Yankees 7–4 on April 26 at Daikin Park, with the home team capitalizing on offensive opportunities despite uneven pitching performances. Houston's lineup generated seven hits and two home runs while driving in seven runs, posting a .783 OPS that proved decisive in the matchup. The Astros' pitching staff struck out nine Yankees batters while allowing just one walk, though the ERA of 5.97 reflected some inefficiency. New York managed seven hits and one home run with four RBIs but struggled at the plate, striking out nine times and recording a .760 OPS that fell short of what was needed to overcome Houston's early leads. The Astros' defense was clean with no errors, while the Yankees' pitching allowed seven earned runs despite a respectable 3.26 ERA. This result illustrates Houston's ability to win despite middling pitching, suggesting the Astros may need to address consistency on the mound as the season progresses.