Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 26-33, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros were edged out by the Milwaukee Brewers 4-5 at Daikin Park.
Steady as she goes. They've taken 5 of 7 this week. Moving right along. And plus-16 in run differential this stretch.
Astros Game on May 30
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Peter Lambert (3-4, 3.79 ERA) vs Brandon Sproat (1-3, 5.84 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Brewers.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 69°F, Wind 10 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros were edged out by the Milwaukee Brewers 4-5 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Cam Smith went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mariners
|
|
29 | 29 | .500 | W4 | |
|
Athletics
|
|
27 | 30 | .474 | 1.5 | L4 |
|
Rangers
|
|
26 | 31 | .456 | 2.5 | W1 |
|
Astros
|
|
26 | 33 | .441 | 3.5 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
22 | 36 | .379 | 7.0 | L1 |
Houston Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +16 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .301 | 1.056 | 39 | |
| 15 | .254 | .840 | 40 | |
| 6 | .234 | .696 | 22 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-1 | 1.34 | 1.13 | 47.0 | |
| 3-3 | 2.57 | 1.10 | 42.0 | |
| 0-1 | 2.84 | 1.30 | 25.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.4 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Houston Astros are heating up just in time for a crucial homestand, boasting a 6-1 record in their last seven games, highlighted by a 5-1 victory over the Texas Rangers. Yordan Alvarez is putting up MVP-caliber numbers, but his durability is the elephant in the room, staying healthy is essential for him to maintain that push. Meanwhile, the absence of Bryan Abreu raises eyebrows as the Astros navigate their next steps amid an injury-riddled season. Tonight, they’ll face a significant challenge against the Milwaukee Brewers, who lead the NL Central. With Kai-Wei Teng on the mound, sporting a solid 2.19 ERA, the Astros hope to build momentum and solidify their standings. The team's recent surge suggests they’re finding their groove, but consistency will be key as they eye a playoff run.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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