How to watch Mets vs. Astros on SNY tonight, Aug. 28, 2026
The Mets host the Astros at Citi Field on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at 7:10 p.m. ET. New York fans can watch the Astros Mets series opener on SNY; out-of-market viewers can stream via MLB.TV. Houston's broadcast airs on Space City Home Network (SCHN).
New York and Houston open a three-game weekend set in Queens with playoff math on one side and pride on the other. The Astros (67-67) arrive after a 5-1 series-clinching win over the Yankees, holding a one-game AL West lead over Texas. The Mets (60-74) sit last in the NL East after dropping two of three to Milwaukee, scoring just six runs in that series.
Key Takeaways
- First pitch is 7:10 p.m. ET at Citi Field; TV: SNY; streaming: MLB.TV (and SCHN in Houston).
- Starting pitchers: Christian Scott (4-3, 3.73 ERA) for New York vs. Hunter Brown (3-3, 3.51 ERA) for Houston.
- The Astros are fighting for the AL West; the Mets are playing spoiler with their own postseason hopes fading.
- DraftKings lists a near pick'em: Astros -105, Mets -102, with a total of 8.0 runs.
- Yordan Alvarez enters leading the AL in home runs (36) and batting average (.319).
What time and channel is the Mets vs. Astros game?
Friday's opener is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. Eastern at Citi Field in New York, per SNY. Local Mets coverage is on SNY. Houston viewers can watch on Space City Home Network. MLB.TV carries the game for eligible subscribers outside local blackout areas.
Who is pitching for the Mets and Astros tonight?
Christian Scott (4-3, 3.73 ERA, 1.32 WHIP) starts for New York. The right-hander has won his last four starts despite uneven outings, including 4.2 innings and four runs allowed against the White Sox last Saturday.
Hunter Brown (3-3, 3.51 ERA) takes the ball for Houston. Shoulder issues limited him to 14 starts, but he has struck out nine over 10.2 innings in his last two outings while allowing three runs. The Astros have lost each of his last four starts.
Why does this Astros vs. Mets matchup matter?
For Houston, nearly every August game counts. The Astros lead the Rangers by one game in the AL West and hold a three-game cushion over Seattle, according to Yahoo Sports. A cross-borough swing from Yankee Stadium to Queens keeps their momentum rolling after Jeremy Pena and Christian Walker homered in Thursday's 5-1 win.
For the Mets, the stakes are different but the test is real. As the Bergen Record notes, New York must contain Yordan Alvarez, who leads the AL in homers and average while tying Pete Alonso for the RBI lead at 91. Stopping that offense is the night's defining challenge.
What are the odds and trends for Friday's game?
DraftKings prices the moneyline nearly even: Astros -105, Mets -102. The run line favors Houston at -1.5 (+144), while the game total sits at 8.0 runs.
Season trends show the OVER has hit in 60 Mets games and 70 Astros games this year. Rotoworld's model leans Astros on the moneyline and run line but passes on the total. For more offbeat sports coverage, browse our Bizarre News & Florida Man hub.