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The Houston Astros were 75-74, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros couldn’t hold off the Tampa Bay Rays 2-3 at Tropicana Field.

Astros Daily Vibe Check
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a rough stretch

Good place to be. A 2-5 week. That's the biggest factor right now. On top of that, getting outscored by 7 in a week. That tanks the score.

Astros Game on September 13

Opponent:Tampa Bay Rays (89-59)
Location:Tropicana Field
First Pitch:01:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Hayden Wesneski (5-1, 3.35 ERA) vs Freddy Peralta (8-11, 4.82 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Space City Home Network, Rays.TV

Astros Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Houston Astros couldn’t hold off the Tampa Bay Rays 2-3 at Tropicana Field.

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Highlights

Astros Record & Standings

AL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Astros
7574.503 L2
Rangers
7376.4902.0 W1
Mariners
7079.4705.0 W1
Athletics
6089.40315.0 L1
Angels
5692.37818.5 L2

Houston Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.

Astros Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
44
Yordan Alvarez
38.3101.01796
15
Isaac Paredes
20.260.78883
8
Christian Walker
25.225.71680

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
71
Josh Hader
4-10.870.6541.1
52
Bryan Abreu
6-43.861.3758.1
69
AJ Blubaugh
5-23.301.2290.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
21
Yainer Diaz
5 hits, 2 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
58
Hunter Brown
6.2 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Astros News

After a disappointing 3-1 loss to the Rays, the Houston Astros find themselves at a critical juncture, sitting at 75-73 and desperately needing to reclaim momentum. Last night's game showcased their struggles, with the bats averaging just 3.4 runs per game over the past week, dragging the team down in the playoff race. As they prepare for game two against Tampa Bay, Peter Lambert takes the mound, looking to improve on his 3.67 ERA. Meanwhile, the looming return of Carlos Correa stirs speculation about his role, with whispers of a shift to second base adding intrigue to the lineup. With the postseason in sight, the Astros must rebound quickly or risk being left out in the cold.

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Yainer Diaz hot streak could provide Astros with flexible offseason opportunity
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Yainer Diaz hot streak could provide Astros with flexible offseason opportunity
The Astros must decide whether to continue to go year to year in arbitration with their starting catcher, give him an extension, or trade him and allow the young catchers to ascend
Astros at Rays Game Discussion: 9/12/2026
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Astros at Rays Game Discussion: 9/12/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (75-73) and Tampa Bay Rays (88-59) play the 2nd game of this 3-game set tonight at Tropicana Field. RHP Peter Lambert (8-8, 3.67 ERA) will start for the Astros as he takes on Rays LHP Ian Seymour (9-6, 4.33 ERA). Tonight will be Lambert’s 4th career app. vs. TB and […]
Could Carlos Correa Play Second Base Upon Return?
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Could Carlos Correa Play Second Base Upon Return?
With Carlos Correa getting closer to returning to the Astros, questions have arisen about how the team would formulate their lineup when he was ready to rejoin the team. While Correa has exclusively taken ground balls at 3B during his rehab and manager Joe Espada has stated that Correa would play 3B upon his return, […]
Correa could see time at 2B upon return from ankle injury
MLB.com
Correa could see time at 2B upon return from ankle injury
ST. PETERSBURG -- Carlos Correa, who made the move from shortstop to third base last season when he was reacquired by the Astros in a trade with the Twins, could see time at second base if he returns from an ankle injury in the final weeks of the regular season.
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Seymour Deals and Baker Seals: Rays 3, Astros 2
Yahoo Sports
Seymour Deals and Baker Seals: Rays 3, Astros 2
One night after clinching a playoff spot, the Tampa Bay Rays went right back to work. The Houston Astros did not waste much time to test whether Tampa Bay had moved past the previous night’s celebration. Ian Seymour struck out Jeremy Peña to begin the game before former Ray Isaac Paredes sent a solo home […]

Astros Upcoming Schedule

The Houston Astros host the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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