Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 74-72, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros came up short against the Philadelphia Phillies 7-11 at Citizens Bank Park.
Room to grow, but the floor is solid. A loss by 4 last night and the vibes reflect it. On the plus side, 4-3 over the last 7. That record does the talking.
Astros Game on September 10
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cristian Javier (2-5, 5.98 ERA) vs Zack Wheeler (12-5, 3.23 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBC 10, NBCSP, Space City Home Network |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros came up short against the Philadelphia Phillies 7-11 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 2 |
Highlights
- Isaac Paredes went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Cam Smith went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
74 | 72 | .507 | L1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
72 | 74 | .493 | 2.0 | L1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
68 | 78 | .466 | 6.0 | W1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
59 | 88 | .401 | 15.5 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
56 | 90 | .384 | 18.0 | W2 |
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 | .312 | 1.021 | 96 | |
| 25 | .228 | .729 | 80 | |
| 19 | .260 | .787 | 82 |
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 | 3.34 | 1.20 | 89.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .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
Jose Altuve's milestone of 2,500 hits is a bright spot in an otherwise turbulent day for the Houston Astros, who suffered a disappointing 11-7 loss to the Phillies. While Altuve etched his name in history as just the 103rd player to reach this mark with a double, the bullpen's struggles continue to overshadow the team’s achievements. The return of pitching coach Brent Strom is promising, yet the pitching staff has a long way to go if they're going to make a playoff push. Meanwhile, Yordan Alvarez's MVP case is becoming more complicated as advanced metrics suggest he might not be the frontrunner after all. The Astros sit at 74-71, clinging tightly to their division lead, but they need to find a way to support the stellar pitching with more offensive firepower.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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