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The Houston Astros are 15-23, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros were dismantled by the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-12 at Daikin Park.

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Everything is pointing the wrong way. A loss by 10 last night and the vibes reflect it. Compounding things, the bats at 2.9 R/G are the biggest drag right now.

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Astros Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Houston Astros were dismantled by the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-12 at Daikin Park.

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Astros Record & Standings

AL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Athletics
1818.500 L2
Mariners
1820.4741.0 W1
Rangers
1719.4721.0 W1
Angels
1523.3954.0 W2
Astros
1523.3954.0 L1

Houston Astros are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -18 run differential.

Astros Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
44
Yordan Alvarez
12.3191.06127
8
Christian Walker
9.307.95027
28
Braden Shewmake
2.3131.0012

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
50
Mike Burrows
1-45.971.6537.2
43
Lance McCullers Jr.
2-37.411.5034.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
28
Braden Shewmake
3 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
41
Spencer Arrighetti
7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
38
Peter Lambert
6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Astros News

Carlos Correa's season-ending ankle surgery casts a shadow over the Astros, as they grapple with his absence while sitting at a disappointing 15-22 record. With 13 players on the IL, the team feels the strain, yet Yordan Alvarez stands out as a beacon of hope, batting .324 and proving indispensable. Meanwhile, Brice Matthews appears to be shaking off his early-season struggles, offering a glimmer of optimism in an otherwise lukewarm atmosphere. As the Astros face the Dodgers today, Lance McCullers Jr. takes the mound looking to build on his last win, but the pitching staff's inconsistency remains a pressing concern. The stakes are high, and it’s clear the Astros need every bit of production they can muster to navigate this challenging stretch.

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Don’t look now, but Brice Matthews is finally figuring things out with Astros after dreadful start
Climbingtalshill · 9h ago
Don’t look now, but Brice Matthews is finally figuring things out with Astros after dreadful start
Brice Matthews has heated up and could be on track to finally figure things out, but the Houston Astros youngster has a couple of things that he still needs to clean up.
Astros quickly confirm devastating Carlos Correa injury fears were justified
Climbingtalshill · 15h ago
Astros quickly confirm devastating Carlos Correa injury fears were justified
Carlos Correa will miss the rest of the 2026 season after the Houston Astros third baseman will require ankle surgery.
Yordan Alvarez Is the Bright Spot the Astros Can’t Afford to Lose
Crawfish Boxes · 13h ago
Yordan Alvarez Is the Bright Spot the Astros Can’t Afford to Lose
Astros fans, it hasn’t been the start anyone envisioned. The struggles have been real, and the pitching staff, in particular, has left plenty to be desired. But even in the middle of a frustrating opening stretch, one undeniable bright spot has emerged: the resurgence of a healthy Yordan Alvarez. Alvarez hasn’t just been good, he’s […]
Astros vs. Dodgers Game Thread: Game 38, 5/6/2026
Crawfish Boxes · 13h ago
Astros vs. Dodgers Game Thread: Game 38, 5/6/2026
TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (15-22) and Los Angeles Dodgers (22-14) will play the rubber game of their three-game series today in an afternoon matinee at Daikin Park. RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (2-2, 6.32 ERA), who picked up the win in his last start on April 20 at BAL (3ER/6IP), will make his seventh start […]
Correa needs ankle surgery, will miss rest of season
MLB.com · 13h ago
Correa needs ankle surgery, will miss rest of season
HOUSTON -- The Astros spent all winter trying to trade third baseman Isaac Paredes in an effort to clear up their crowded infield picture. A deal never materialized, which now looks like a blessing in disguise. Astros third baseman Carlos Correa will be out for the remainder of the regular
Imai to rejoin Astros rotation in Mariners series next week
MLB.com · 12h ago
Imai to rejoin Astros rotation in Mariners series next week
HOUSTON -- Despite another outing where he had trouble throwing strikes in a Minor League rehab start Tuesday night at Triple-A Sugar Land, Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai will rejoin Houston’s rotation during next week’s series against the Mariners at Daikin Park.

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Astros Upcoming Schedule

DateOpponentTime
Fri 05/08
@ Cincinnati Reds
6:10 PM
Sat 05/09
@ Cincinnati Reds
4:10 PM
Sun 05/10
@ Cincinnati Reds
1:40 PM

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