Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 74-71, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros escaped with a win against the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 at Citizens Bank Park.
Steady as she goes. Pitching at 2.9 RA/G. That's keeping the score warm. But 3.3 R/G this week. The bats need to wake up.
Astros Game on September 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Hunter Brown (5-3, 3.31 ERA) vs Cristopher Sánchez (16-5, 2.58 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, Space City Home Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 1 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros escaped with a win against the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Cam Smith went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Daulton Varsho went 3-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Christian Walker went 2-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
74 | 71 | .510 | W1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
72 | 73 | .497 | 2.0 | W2 |
|
Mariners
|
|
67 | 78 | .462 | 7.0 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
58 | 88 | .397 | 16.5 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
55 | 90 | .379 | 19.0 | W1 |
Houston Astros are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | .311 | 1.021 | 95 | |
| 25 | .230 | .734 | 80 | |
| 18 | .258 | .779 | 79 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 0.89 | 0.67 | 40.1 | |
| 5-3 | 3.63 | 1.37 | 57.0 | |
| 5-2 | 3.15 | 1.18 | 88.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.2 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Astros kicked off their road trip with a thrilling 6-5 win over the Phillies, highlighted by a big home run from Christian Walker and a standout performance from Daulton Varsho, who seems to thrive in his old stomping grounds. This victory comes amidst a shaky tenure for manager Joe Espada, whose time in Houston appears to be winding down as the team seeks a new direction. On the minor league front, the promotion of top prospect Jason Schiavone, who leads the organization in home runs with 31, offers a glimmer of hope for the future. Yet, the recent waiver claim from the Diamondbacks raises eyebrows, suggesting the Astros may be rummaging through the scrap heap instead of trusting their own talent. With the offense still averaging just 3.3 runs a game lately, it’s clear that more firepower is needed as they push for a postseason spot.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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