Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 43-46, 3rd in the AL West. The Houston Astros did not play yesterday.
Hard to read this team right now. Outscored by 7 this week. Pair that with a 11-man IL is starting to matter.
Astros Game on July 03
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 08:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Spencer Arrighetti (7-4, 4.00 ERA) vs Nick Martinez (7-2, 2.66 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Apple TV, Apple TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 89°F, Wind 3 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
The Houston Astros did not play yesterday.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
45 | 43 | .511 | W1 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
45 | 43 | .511 | W3 | |
|
Astros
|
|
43 | 46 | .483 | 2.5 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
41 | 46 | .471 | 3.5 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
36 | 52 | .409 | 9.0 | L3 |
Houston Astros are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .319 | 1.053 | 60 | |
| 19 | .239 | .779 | 56 | |
| 11 | .250 | .762 | 45 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1.78 | 1.18 | 25.1 | |
| 1-0 | 2.41 | 0.90 | 41.0 | |
| 2-1 | 2.19 | 1.19 | 37.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.2 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Houston Astros are reeling after a disheartening 3-8 loss to the Minnesota Twins, leaving them at a lackluster 43-46 record and a stark -7 run differential over the past week. While there’s buzz around Yordan Alvarez's MVP candidacy, with his .319 batting average drawing comparisons to legends like Bagwell and Altuve, the team's pitching woes continue to overshadow the offense's potential. Cristian Javier's transition to the bullpen raises eyebrows, his velocity issues post-Tommy John surgery have made him a liability as a starter. Meanwhile, AJ Blubaugh’s trade interest is heating up, which could signal a shift in strategy as GM Dana Brown navigates this tumultuous stretch. With fans hoping for a turnaround, they must grapple with the reality that a playoff chase seems increasingly distant.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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