The matchup was originally scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m. ET, but fans were informed of a slight delay shortly before the scheduled first pitch.Prefer HTon Google The New York Yankees are set to face the Houston Astros on Thursday in the final game of their three-game series at Yankee Stadium.The New York Yankees are set to face the Houston Astros on Thursday in the final game of their three-game series at Yankee Stadium. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)The matchup was originally scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m. ET, but fans were informed of a slight delay shortly before the scheduled first pitch.Yankees reporter and MLB insider Bryan Hoch posted an update on X more than 30 minutes before the original start time, announcing the change."Assistant to the traveling secretary George Costanza just stopped by to tell everyone that tonight's Yankees game will begin at 7:15 p.m. Pass it on," Hoch tweeted on X.As a result, Thursday's Yankees-Astros game will get underway at 7:15 p.m. ET, pushing the start time back by 10 minutes.The exact reason for the delay has not been officially disclosed. However, fans online have speculated that weather conditions may have contributed to the change in start time.This story is being updated.Ojas Jaiswal is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times, currently working with the US Desk, where he covers a wide spectrum of American sports and global news developments. From high-intensity NFL moments on the field to the latest off-court NBA storylines, he specializes in delivering engaging, audience-driven stories that blend factual accuracy with compelling narratives.