Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 0-2, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros came up short against the Los Angeles Angels 2-6 at Daikin Park.
Just 2 games into the season. The score reflects some real issues. Dropped last night by 4 and the temperature took a hit. Compounding things, the underlying bat metrics are rough: 0.283 xwOBA, 22.8% hard-hit.
Astros Game on March 28
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cristian Javier (TBD) vs Reid Detmers (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, FanDuel Sports Network West |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 5 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros came up short against the Los Angeles Angels 2-6 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 2 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Yordan Alvarez went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Angels
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2 | 0 | 1.000 | W2 | |
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Mariners
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1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 | W1 |
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Athletics
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0 | 1 | .000 | 1.5 | L1 |
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Rangers
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0 | 1 | .000 | 1.5 | L1 |
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Astros
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0 | 2 | .000 | 2.0 | L2 |
Houston Astros are 0-2 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | .333 | 1.000 | 0 | |
| 0 | .400 | 1.000 | 0 | |
| 0 | .400 | .800 | 0 |
Astros News
After a disappointing 0-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels, the Houston Astros are already feeling the sting of a rough start to the season. The team's struggles were evident yesterday, with a concerning xwOBA of just .282 and a hard-hit rate of 19.8%, raising questions about their offensive potency early in the year. On the pitching front, Mike Burrows will be making his first regular season start tonight against former Astro Yusei Kikuchi, as the Astros look to bounce back in their four-game series. Meanwhile, fans are left pondering the implications of cutting ties with Luis Garcia, who has now signed with the Yankees, while A.J. Blubaugh's performance in relief hint at how the bullpen might be utilized this season. Tonight's game will be crucial for shaking off the early-season blues and finding momentum.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros host the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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