Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 16-24, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros were outplayed by the Cincinnati Reds 1-3 at Great American Ball Park.
Balanced, and not in the fun way. Losing by 2 last night pulls things in the wrong direction. And 15 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested.
Astros Game on May 10
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Kai-Wei Teng (1-2, 2.35 ERA) vs Andrew Abbott (1-2, 5.13 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Reds.TV |
| Forecast: | ⛅ Partly cloudy, 53°F, Wind 2 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros were outplayed by the Cincinnati Reds 1-3 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- Braden Shewmake 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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21 | 18 | .538 | W3 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
19 | 21 | .475 | 2.5 | L1 |
|
Rangers
|
|
18 | 21 | .462 | 3.0 | W1 |
|
Astros
|
|
16 | 24 | .400 | 5.5 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
15 | 25 | .375 | 6.5 | L2 |
Houston Astros are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | .327 | 1.092 | 29 | |
| 9 | .288 | .894 | 27 | |
| 2 | .308 | 1.154 | 5 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 1.88 | 1.33 | 28.2 | |
| 2-4 | 5.04 | 1.48 | 44.2 | |
| 2-3 | 7.41 | 1.50 | 34.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
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 | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Astros News
The Houston Astros are in a precarious position as they face the Cincinnati Reds this afternoon, sitting at 16-23 and testing their depth with 14 players on the injured list. Last night's 10-0 victory was a welcome boost, but the looming question about Yordan Alvarez's future has fans uneasy, especially since MLB insiders suggest a potential trade could be on the table. Meanwhile, Spencer Arrighetti, who boasts a 1.96 ERA, aims for redemption after a rocky outing highlighted by defensive lapses, underscoring the need for fewer excuses and more results from the pitching staff. The arrival of outfielder Rhylan Thomas could add some depth, but the Astros need consistent performances from their core to shift the narrative. With every game counting, the urgency is palpable.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros host the Seattle Mariners for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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