Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 10-16, 5th in the AL West. The Houston Astros did not play yesterday.
Tough week to look at. 2-5 lately. There's no sugarcoating it. Making it worse, a 16-man IL is starting to matter.
Astros Game on April 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 08:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Lance McCullers Jr. (1-1, 6.20 ERA) vs Will Warren (2-0, 2.49 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | YES, Space City Home Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 3 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
The Houston Astros did not play yesterday.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rangers
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13 | 12 | .520 | W1 | |
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Athletics
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13 | 12 | .520 | L1 | |
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Angels
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12 | 14 | .462 | 1.5 | W1 |
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Mariners
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11 | 15 | .423 | 2.5 | W1 |
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Astros
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10 | 16 | .385 | 3.5 | W1 |
Houston Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | .347 | 1.245 | 26 | |
| 2 | .343 | 1.054 | 10 | |
| 5 | .264 | .863 | 18 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | 6.75 | 1.69 | 26.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 3 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Astros' struggles continued with a tough 5-8 loss to the Cleveland Guardians, marking a dismal 2-5 stretch over the last week and pushing their record to 9-16. Despite Yordan Alvarez's impressive .330 batting average, the team's overall offensive woes were glaring, with a meager run differential of -4 during this rough stretch. With injuries piling up and 16 players currently on the IL, the pressure mounts for Mike Burrows, acquired in a trade last December, to step up on the mound. Fans are eager for signs of life as they face the Guardians again, hoping Burrows can find his footing and help turn the tide. The Astros need a spark, and with a faltering rotation, now is the time for Burrows to prove his worth.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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