Houston Astros Daily Update
The Houston Astros are 45-48, 3rd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros fell just short against the Washington Nationals 11-12 at Nationals Park. Today they play the Washington Nationals at 06:45 PM EDT on Space City Home Network, Nationals.TV.
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Could tip either way. Giving up 5.7 runs a game. That's the biggest issue. Compounding things, a 3-4 week weighs heavy on the score.
Astros Game Today
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Tatsuya Imai (5-4, 6.14 ERA) vs Andrew Alvarez (2-1, 3.05 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Nationals.TV |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros fell just short against the Washington Nationals 11-12 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 2 |
 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 0 |
Highlights
- Brice Matthews went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Jose Altuve went 1-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Yainer Diaz went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mariners
|
|
47 | 44 | .516 | W2 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
45 | 45 | .500 | 1.5 | L2 |
|
Astros
|
|
45 | 48 | .484 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
41 | 49 | .456 | 5.5 | L3 |
|
Angels
|
|
36 | 55 | .396 | 11.0 | L6 |
Houston Astros are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.
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Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .318 | 1.056 | 67 | |
| 20 | .240 | .784 | 58 | |
| 12 | .251 | .764 | 47 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 2.49 | 0.88 | 43.1 | |
| 2-1 | 2.08 | 1.18 | 39.0 | |
| 1-0 | 3.38 | 1.36 | 29.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Houston Astros are in a precarious place at 45-47, resting third in their division and grappling with a rotation that ranks among the worst in the league. Last night’s 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays provided a fleeting boost, but the spotlight now shines on Mike Burrows, who will take the mound against the Nationals with his roster spot hanging by a thread following another shaky outing. The return of Jeremy Pena to Triple-A for rehab signals hope, given his .295 batting average, but the team's decision-making regarding players like Jake Meyers has left fans scratching their heads. As the trade deadline approaches, whispers of a hidden gem from Detroit could be the answer to Houston's struggles, but will it come too late to turn the season around?
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| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 07/08 |
@ Washington Nationals
|
6:45 PM |
| Fri 07/10 |
@ Texas Rangers
|
8:05 PM |
| Sat 07/11 |
@ Texas Rangers
|
7:05 PM |
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