Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 73-71, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros let it slip away against the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-3 at Daikin Park.
Good place to be. The staff holding opponents to 2.6 RA/G this week. The catch: averaging only 3.3 runs a game. The offense is the weak link.
Astros Game on September 07
No game on this date.
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros let it slip away against the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-3 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Yordan Alvarez went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
73 | 71 | .507 | L2 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
71 | 73 | .493 | 2.0 | W1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
67 | 77 | .465 | 6.0 | W1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
57 | 87 | .396 | 16.0 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
54 | 89 | .378 | 18.5 | L1 |
Houston Astros are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | .314 | 1.031 | 95 | |
| 24 | .227 | .724 | 77 | |
| 18 | .258 | .778 | 79 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 0.69 | 0.64 | 39.1 | |
| 5-2 | 3.07 | 1.17 | 88.0 | |
| 5-3 | 3.31 | 1.30 | 87.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.2 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Astros find themselves at a crossroads as they head into the rubber match against the Diamondbacks today, clinging to a 73-70 record and battling for playoff positioning. Yordan Alvarez's recent power dip has raised concerns, but his career-high 38 homers this season remind us of his capabilities. Meanwhile, Jeremy Peña's long-awaited resurgence is critical if Houston wants to revitalize its offense in the stretch run. AJ Blubaugh may be the answer to a depleted bullpen following Steven Okert's injury, and with pitching guru Brent Strom back in the fold, fans are eager to see which struggling pitcher he can help first. As the Astros aim to secure their divisional lead, today's game is a must-win to keep the momentum going after a strong 5-2 week.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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