Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 8-15, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 5-7 at Daikin Park.
The numbers aren't lying. 2-5 over 7 games. That leaves a mark. Pair that with down 11 in run differential this week. That's significant.
Astros Game on April 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Spencer Arrighetti (1-0, 1.50 ERA) vs Slade Cecconi (0-2, 5.03 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 3 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 5-7 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Isaac Paredes went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Jose Altuve went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
- Yordan Alvarez went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
11 | 11 | .500 | L2 | |
|
Athletics
|
|
11 | 11 | .500 | L1 | |
|
Angels
|
|
11 | 12 | .478 | 0.5 | L2 |
|
Mariners
|
|
10 | 13 | .435 | 1.5 | W2 |
|
Astros
|
|
8 | 15 | .348 | 3.5 | L4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | .333 | 1.261 | 21 | |
| 2 | .375 | 1.132 | 10 | |
| 4 | .253 | .836 | 16 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | 6.75 | 1.69 | 26.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 HR, 3 RBI, .357 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Houston Astros' struggles continue as they drop yet another game, this time 7-5 to the St. Louis Cardinals, extending their dismal stretch to 2-5 over the last week and leaving them with a disappointing 8-14 record. With a -14 run differential during this span, the team is desperate for answers, prompting a surprise trade for shortstop Braden Shewmake as they scramble to address infield depth amidst mounting injuries. The return of Hunter Brown and Cristian Javier is still weeks away, leaving the team to rely on Mike Burrows, who has a shaky 6.55 ERA, as they search for stability on the mound. The vibe around the Astros is tense, and players must step up, with Yordan Alvarez and Christian Vázquez showing promise, but too much inconsistency is threatening to derail the season.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros host the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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