Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 8-14, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros dropped one to the St. Louis Cardinals 5-7 at Daikin Park.
The numbers aren't lying. 2-5 over their last 7. The record says it all. On top of that, opponents have them by 14 runs this week.
Astros Game on April 19
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Mike Burrows (1-3, 6.55 ERA) vs Matthew Liberatore (0-1, 4.29 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Cardinals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 53°F, Wind 6 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros dropped one to the St. Louis Cardinals 5-7 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
Highlights
- Shay Whitcomb went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Yordan Alvarez went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
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11 | 10 | .524 | L1 | |
|
Athletics
|
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11 | 10 | .524 | W1 | |
|
Angels
|
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11 | 11 | .500 | 0.5 | L1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
9 | 13 | .409 | 2.5 | W1 |
|
Astros
|
|
8 | 14 | .364 | 3.5 | L3 |
Houston Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -14 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | .342 | 1.274 | 20 | |
| 2 | .375 | 1.132 | 10 | |
| 4 | .263 | .852 | 16 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .385 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 SV, 2.2 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 3.4000000000000004 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Houston Astros are in a tailspin, staring at an 8-13 record, and after last night's 9-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, the playoff window may already be closing. With a run differential of -13 over the last week, the team is struggling on both sides of the ball, and injuries are piling up, putting even more pressure on their rotation. Lance McCullers Jr. takes the mound tonight, but with a shaky 5.87 ERA, there’s little reason for optimism. At least Yordan Alvarez is making headlines, leading MLB with nine homers, his bat is one of the few bright spots in this gloomy start. Meanwhile, Tatsuya Imai’s health is a relief but raises more questions about the roster's overall depth. The Astros need to find answers fast or face a long season ahead.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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