Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 77-79, 2nd in the AL West. The Houston Astros did not play yesterday.
The score reflects some real issues. A 2-5 week weighs heavy on the score. Also weighing on the score: division rank went from 1th to 2th. Wrong direction.
Astros Game on September 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | T-Mobile Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cristian Javier (2-6, 5.31 ERA) vs Logan Gilbert (12-10, 3.69 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Mariners.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 65°F, Wind 8 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
The Houston Astros did not play yesterday.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
78 | 78 | .500 | L1 | |
|
Astros
|
|
77 | 79 | .494 | 1.0 | L3 |
|
Mariners
|
|
73 | 83 | .468 | 5.0 | W1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
61 | 95 | .391 | 17.0 | L6 |
|
Angels
|
|
60 | 96 | .385 | 18.0 | L1 |
Houston Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -16 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | .313 | 1.027 | 99 | |
| 22 | .260 | .792 | 90 | |
| 25 | .221 | .701 | 80 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 0.83 | 0.65 | 43.1 | |
| 6-3 | 3.26 | 1.27 | 102.0 | |
| 6-4 | 3.88 | 1.36 | 60.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5.0 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Houston Astros' playoff hopes are hanging by a thread as they sit at 77-79, reeling from a rough 2-5 stretch that saw their division standing drop from first to second. After a disappointing 4-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves, the team must make urgent lineup changes if they want to salvage what's left of the season. With only six games remaining, it's clear the pitching staff has reached its breaking point, and the wear and tear is evident. Yordan Alvarez continues to shine amid the chaos, maintaining a commanding lead in the final MVP poll, but his brilliance alone won't be enough to mask the team's struggles. The Astros are running on empty, and the finish line is fast approaching,will they have enough left in the tank to clinch a postseason spot?
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Athletics for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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