Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 7-11, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros squeaked by the Colorado Rockies 7-6 at Daikin Park.
A difficult stretch, and the score shows it. The 1-6 record this week is doing most of the damage. And the mound has been a liability at 7.0 RA/G.
Astros Game on April 15
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 08:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Spencer Arrighetti (TBD) vs Jose Quintana (0-0, 4.15 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Rockies.TV |
| Forecast: | 🌦️ Moderate drizzle, 70°F, Wind 7 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros squeaked by the Colorado Rockies 7-6 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 2 |
 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Christian Walker went 3-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Yordan Alvarez went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
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9 | 8 | .529 | L1 | |
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Athletics
|
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9 | 8 | .529 | W1 | |
|
Angels
|
|
9 | 9 | .500 | 0.5 | W1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
8 | 10 | .444 | 1.5 | L1 |
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Astros
|
|
7 | 11 | .389 | 2.5 | W1 |
Houston Astros are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -24 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | .317 | 1.175 | 16 | |
| 4 | .313 | .983 | 15 | |
| 1 | .370 | 1.023 | 9 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 4 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.4000000000000004 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Houston Astros are clinging to a shaky 7-11 record as they face the Colorado Rockies tonight in the second game of their series, hoping to capitalize on a rare win yesterday. Spencer Arrighetti makes his highly anticipated Major League debut on Jackie Robinson Day, a crucial moment for a team that desperately needs a spark after their recent 1-6 collapse, underscored by a staggering -24 run differential over that stretch. With the pitching staff struggling to maintain a 7.0 runs allowed per game, Arrighetti's performance could be pivotal for a rotation in need of stability. Meanwhile, Yordan Alvarez continues to shine at the plate, hitting .317, but the Astros' offensive woes highlight an urgent need for collective improvement against the Rockies, who sit at 6-11 themselves.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros host the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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