MLB · 2026
New York Yankees 1-5Final Thu 27 Aug, 7:05 PM EDT Houston Astros
What was at stake
Where each result would have left them, race by race, forecast before kickoff.
If Yankees had wonPlayoffsHouston Astros46%37%▼ -9DivisionNew York Yankees26%31%▲ +5Houston Astros43%37%▼ -6
What happenedHouston winPlayoffsHouston Astros46%50%▲ +4DivisionNew York Yankees26%22%▼ -4Houston Astros43%49%▲ +6
What it changed
Their odds in each race at the nearest forecast each side of kickoff.
New York Yankees
Playoffs>99%>99%±0
Division26%20%▼ -6
Houston Astros
Playoffs46%56%▲ +10
Division43%51%▲ +8