Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 9-16, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros lost to the Cleveland Guardians 5-8 at Progressive Field.
Tough week to look at. 2-5 over 7 games. That leaves a mark. And the 3-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today.
Astros Game on April 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Peter Lambert (0-1, 7.20 ERA) vs Tanner Bibee (0-2, 4.81 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 48°F, Wind 5 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros lost to the Cleveland Guardians 5-8 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 1 |
Highlights
- Yordan Alvarez went 2-5 with 3 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Athletics
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13 | 11 | .542 | W2 | |
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Rangers
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12 | 11 | .522 | 0.5 | W1 |
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Angels
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11 | 14 | .440 | 2.5 | L4 |
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Mariners
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10 | 15 | .400 | 3.5 | L2 |
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Astros
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9 | 16 | .360 | 4.5 | L1 |
Houston Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | .330 | 1.203 | 24 | |
| 2 | .375 | 1.132 | 10 | |
| 5 | .261 | .864 | 18 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | 6.75 | 1.69 | 26.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 4 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 4.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Houston Astros find themselves grappling with injuries as Taylor Trammell joins the ever-growing list on the 10-day IL after straining his groin during a 9-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians, a game that showcased their offensive potential. Meanwhile, Jose Altuve celebrated his 2,000th career game, joining the ranks of club legends Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell, yet the injury woes continue to loom large over the team. With a shaky 9-15 record, the Astros look to stabilize their pitching rotation as Ryan Weiss takes the mound against the Guardians tonight. Despite the challenges, the recent Hall of Fame inductions of Alan Ashby and Phil Garner offer a glimmer of positivity in a season marred by setbacks. Fans are left hoping the team's fortunes can shift before the injuries take their toll on the season.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros host the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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