Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 4-2, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros pummeled the Boston Red Sox 9-2 at Daikin Park.
Just 6 games into the season. Solid ground right now. Last night's win by 7 gives the score a boost. Add in the +11 run differential backs up the record.
Astros Game on April 01
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Mike Burrows (0-1, 7.94 ERA) vs Garrett Crochet (1-0, 0.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, NESN |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 73°F, Wind 11 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros pummeled the Boston Red Sox 9-2 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- Cam Smith went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Carlos Correa went 2-3 with 2 RBI.
- Christian Walker went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Yordan Alvarez went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
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4 | 1 | .800 | W4 | |
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Astros
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4 | 2 | .667 | 0.5 | W4 |
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Angels
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3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
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Mariners
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3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 | L1 |
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Athletics
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1 | 4 | .200 | 3.0 | W1 |
Houston Astros are 4-2 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | .381 | 1.441 | 6 | |
| 2 | .368 | 1.293 | 3 | |
| 0 | .333 | .988 | 6 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 5 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Astros News
The Houston Astros cruised past the Boston Red Sox 9-2, showcasing their offensive prowess as they racked up at least eight runs for the fourth consecutive game. Hunter Brown was electric on the mound, tossing six innings of one-run ball with eight strikeouts, marking a promising start to his season. While fans have their eyes on Bryan Abreu's concerning drop in velocity, the team isn't panicking,yet. On the defensive side, Cam Smith is already making waves with his Gold Glove candidacy, highlighted by stellar plays over the weekend. With a 3-2 record and a run differential of +4, the Astros are looking to maintain their momentum as they face the Red Sox again, proving that even in the early days of the season, they are a force to be reckoned with.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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