Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 45-48, 3rd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros fell just short against the Washington Nationals 11-12 at Nationals Park.
Could tip either way. Giving up 5.7 runs a game. That's the biggest issue. Compounding things, a 3-4 week weighs heavy on the score.
Astros Game on July 07
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Tatsuya Imai (5-4, 6.14 ERA) vs Andrew Alvarez (2-1, 3.05 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Nationals.TV |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros fell just short against the Washington Nationals 11-12 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 2 |
 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 0 |
Highlights
- Brice Matthews went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Jose Altuve went 1-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Yainer Diaz went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mariners
|
|
47 | 44 | .516 | W2 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
45 | 45 | .500 | 1.5 | L2 |
|
Astros
|
|
45 | 48 | .484 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
41 | 49 | .456 | 5.5 | L3 |
|
Angels
|
|
36 | 55 | .396 | 11.0 | L6 |
Houston Astros are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .318 | 1.056 | 67 | |
| 20 | .240 | .784 | 58 | |
| 12 | .251 | .764 | 47 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 2.49 | 0.88 | 43.1 | |
| 2-1 | 2.08 | 1.18 | 39.0 | |
| 1-0 | 3.38 | 1.36 | 29.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Houston Astros are in a precarious place at 45-47, resting third in their division and grappling with a rotation that ranks among the worst in the league. Last night’s 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays provided a fleeting boost, but the spotlight now shines on Mike Burrows, who will take the mound against the Nationals with his roster spot hanging by a thread following another shaky outing. The return of Jeremy Pena to Triple-A for rehab signals hope, given his .295 batting average, but the team's decision-making regarding players like Jake Meyers has left fans scratching their heads. As the trade deadline approaches, whispers of a hidden gem from Detroit could be the answer to Houston's struggles, but will it come too late to turn the season around?
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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