Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 8-13, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros were outplayed by the St. Louis Cardinals 4-9 at Daikin Park.
About as cold as the numbers can push it. Lost by 5 last night. Hard to shake that off immediately. Compounding things, the 2-5 record this week is doing most of the damage.
Astros Game on April 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Lance McCullers Jr. (1-0, 5.87 ERA) vs Andre Pallante (1-1, 4.80 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Cardinals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 68°F, Wind 5 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros were outplayed by the St. Louis Cardinals 4-9 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Jose Altuve went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Christian Vázquez went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Yordan Alvarez went 2-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
11 | 9 | .550 | W2 | |
|
Angels
|
|
11 | 10 | .524 | 0.5 | W2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
10 | 10 | .500 | 1.0 | L2 |
|
Mariners
|
|
8 | 13 | .381 | 3.5 | L4 |
|
Astros
|
|
8 | 13 | .381 | 3.5 | L2 |
Houston Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -13 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | .333 | 1.229 | 19 | |
| 2 | .400 | 1.171 | 10 | |
| 4 | .278 | .897 | 16 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .6 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .417 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 are limping into their three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals with an 8-12 record, and fans are understandably anxious after a disheartening 2-5 stretch that has seen them outscored by 11 runs. Despite the struggles, the lineup shows sparks of potential, with Yordan Alvarez swinging at a solid .328 clip, hinting that offense isn’t entirely the issue. However, the spotlight might soon turn to Christian Walker, whose impressive performance could make him a valuable trade asset, complicating the Astros' path forward. On the mound, Peter Lambert is set to make his season debut as the team grapples with pitching depth issues, underscoring their reliance on the bullpen. With these challenges looming, it's clear the Astros need to find stability and fast if they hope to turn the tide.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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