New York rallied from a stale start, but the night belonged to a televised brouhaha more than the box score. The Yankees fell behind early to Houston, and Aaron Boone was ejected in the third for arguing balls and strikes, the fifth ejection of his season. The incident spilled into the dugout and frame-by-frame, signaling a day when mood, not offense, dictated the flow. Fantasy managers should note the immediate bullpen flurry and the potential ripple effects on lineups and resting players in the wake of the: manager’s absence and the club’s skid.

Houston jumped ahead on Jose Altuve’s first-inning homer and padded the lead with Christian Walker’s RBI double, underscoring the Astros’ early-life depth and the danger of chasing late. The game also spotlighted Ryan McMahon, whose called strike set off the Boone confrontation, a reminder that every plate appearance carries psychological weight. In this environment, fantasy lean toward the hottest Astros in the next slate and monitor Yankees bullpen shifts that could unlock or lock down opportunities for the next matchup.