Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 59-57, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros lost a close one to the Toronto Blue Jays 4-5 at Daikin Park.
This is what a hot stretch looks like. Climbed to the top of the division. Also helping: a 5-2 week speaks for itself.
Astros Game on August 06
No game on this date.
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros lost a close one to the Toronto Blue Jays 4-5 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 1 |
Highlights
- Jose Altuve went 2-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- LaMonte Wade Jr. went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
59 | 57 | .509 | L1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
57 | 58 | .496 | 1.5 | W2 |
|
Mariners
|
|
56 | 59 | .487 | 2.5 | W1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
45 | 69 | .395 | 13.0 | L7 |
|
Angels
|
|
43 | 71 | .377 | 15.0 | L2 |
Houston Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +19 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | .329 | 1.082 | 85 | |
| 22 | .240 | .775 | 65 | |
| 15 | .249 | .758 | 60 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-1 | 2.24 | 0.85 | 56.1 | |
| 8-5 | 3.06 | 1.13 | 108.2 | |
| 3-1 | 3.53 | 1.24 | 58.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .538 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 RBI, .714 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Astros News
After a promising start, the Houston Astros stumbled in a frustrating 5-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, squandering a 3-0 lead and putting their division crown at risk. Despite Hunter Brown's solid effort on the mound, the bats couldn't capitalize on golden opportunities, including a costly out at second base for Yordan Alvarez in the 10th inning. This series finale comes on the heels of a trade deadline that some are already criticizing, as the Astros' roster weaknesses seem to have been exacerbated rather than addressed. With their record now at 59-56, the Astros' grip on the division is slipping and every game counts as they navigate a crowded playoff picture.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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