Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 8-12, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros were edged out by the Colorado Rockies 2-3 at Daikin Park.
Cooling off for real reasons. A 2-5 week weighs heavy on the score. Compounding things, outscored by 11 this week.
Astros Game on April 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 08:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Peter Lambert (TBD) vs Kyle Leahy (1-2, 5.14 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Cardinals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 78°F, Wind 7 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros were edged out by the Colorado Rockies 2-3 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rangers
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10 | 9 | .526 | W1 | |
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Athletics
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10 | 9 | .526 | L1 | |
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Angels
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10 | 10 | .500 | 0.5 | W1 |
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Mariners
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8 | 12 | .400 | 2.5 | L3 |
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Astros
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8 | 12 | .400 | 2.5 | L1 |
Houston Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -11 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .328 | 1.214 | 18 | |
| 4 | .294 | .947 | 16 | |
| 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 | |
| 2 SV, 2.2 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 3.4000000000000004 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Houston Astros face mounting pressure as they prepare to sweep the struggling Colorado Rockies at home, aiming to shake off a dismal 2-5 stretch that has left them at 8-11 on the season. Despite a solid performance from Yordan Alvarez, who’s batting .333, the team's pitching woes are undeniable, with Ryan Weiss set to start tonight's game sporting a troubling 7.36 ERA. Meanwhile, the front office's questionable decisions loom large, as Dana Brown's reluctance to invest in pitching is now painfully evident. The situation worsens with Tatsuya Imai’s uncertain return from injury, leaving the rotation thinner than desired. As trade rumors swirl around players like Isaac Paredes, the Astros must find a way to turn the tide before they dig themselves into an even deeper hole.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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