Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 15-22, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros narrowly beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 at Daikin Park.
A little of everything, not a lot of anything. 13 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested. On the plus side, a 4-3 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up.
Astros Game on May 06
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Lance McCullers Jr. (2-2, 6.32 ERA) vs Tyler Glasnow (3-0, 2.56 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, Space City Home Network, Space City Home Network (Sp) |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 70°F, Wind 12 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros narrowly beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Highlights
- Braden Shewmake went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Christian Walker went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Athletics
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18 | 17 | .514 | L1 | |
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Mariners
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17 | 20 | .459 | 2.0 | L1 |
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Rangers
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16 | 19 | .457 | 2.0 | L3 |
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Astros
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15 | 22 | .405 | 4.0 | W1 |
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Angels
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14 | 23 | .378 | 5.0 | W1 |
Houston Astros are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | .324 | 1.075 | 27 | |
| 9 | .308 | .963 | 27 | |
| 2 | .308 | 1.077 | 2 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 6.32 | 1.40 | 31.1 | |
| 1-4 | 5.97 | 1.65 | 37.2 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Astros News
After last night's disappointing 3-8 loss to the Dodgers, the Astros' record is a disheartening 14-22, raising eyebrows and concerns about the team's trajectory. Jose Altuve's recent struggles have fans fearing that his early season promise was a mere mirage, while the absence of Yainer Diaz, scratched due to injury, adds to the growing list of woes. And just when you thought it couldn't get worse, Carlos Correa's significant ankle injury is expected to sideline him for weeks, leaving a massive gap in the lineup. As the Astros prepare to face the Dodgers again tonight, starting pitcher Peter Lambert will have to step up against the formidable Shohei Ohtani if the team hopes to find some semblance of momentum. With injuries piling up and the pressure mounting on GM Dana Brown to navigate this turbulent season, the Astros find themselves at a precarious crossroads.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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