Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 0-2, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros lost to the Los Angeles Angels 0-3 at Daikin Park.
Just 2 games into the season. The score reflects some real issues. Dropped last night by 3 and the temperature took a hit. Compounding things, the underlying bat metrics are rough: 0.283 xwOBA, 22.8% hard-hit.
Astros Game on March 27
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 08:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Mike Burrows (0-1, 7.94 ERA) vs Yusei Kikuchi (0-0, 4.15 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Apple TV, Apple TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 5 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros lost to the Los Angeles Angels 0-3 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Angels
|
|
2 | 0 | 1.000 | W2 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 | W1 |
|
Athletics
|
0 | 1 | .000 | 1.5 | L1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
0 | 1 | .000 | 1.5 | L1 |
|
Astros
|
|
0 | 2 | .000 | 2.0 | L2 |
Houston Astros are 0-1 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | .333 | 1.000 | 0 | |
| 0 | .400 | 1.000 | 0 | |
| 0 | .400 | .800 | 0 |
Astros News
The Houston Astros kick off their season with an unsettling start as shortstop Jeremy Peña finds himself sidelined due to a finger injury, missing Opening Day's lineup. Meanwhile, the team has turned its focus on the future, with predictions suggesting a shaky 2026 that might force owner Jim Crane to consider a major shake-up in management if results don’t improve. The pitching staff, bolstered by offseason acquisitions, remains a silver lining, highlighted by Hunter Brown's impressive nine strikeouts on Opening Day. However, concerns loom over the health of closer Josh Hader, who is starting the season on the injured list. As the Astros aim to reclaim their dominance in the AL West, they face pressing questions that could ultimately redefine the franchise in the coming years.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 03/28 |
vs Los Angeles Angels
|
7:10 PM |
| Sun 03/29 |
vs Los Angeles Angels
|
2:10 PM |
| Mon 03/30 |
vs Boston Red Sox
|
8:10 PM |
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