Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 11-18, 5th in the AL West. The Houston Astros did not play yesterday.
The score reflects some real issues. Getting outscored by 6 is dragging the score south. Making it worse, 5.9 RA/G over the last 7. The pitching is leaking.
Astros Game on April 28
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oriole Park at Camden Yards |
| First Pitch: | 06:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Kai-Wei Teng (1-1, 2.16 ERA) vs Shane Baz (0-2, 5.08 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, Space City Home Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 53°F, Wind 1 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
The Houston Astros did not play yesterday.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Athletics
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15 | 13 | .536 | W1 | |
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Rangers
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14 | 15 | .483 | 1.5 | L2 |
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Mariners
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14 | 16 | .467 | 2.0 | L1 |
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Angels
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12 | 18 | .400 | 4.0 | L4 |
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Astros
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11 | 18 | .379 | 4.5 | W1 |
Houston Astros are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | .358 | 1.220 | 26 | |
| 7 | .291 | .946 | 23 | |
| 2 | .311 | .913 | 10 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | 6.25 | 1.67 | 31.2 | |
| 1-2 | 6.75 | 1.50 | 25.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Astros News
The Houston Astros sit at a dismal 11-18, the worst record in the American League, but a recent 7-4 victory over the Yankees provides a glimmer of hope. Christian Walker is igniting the offense, finding his groove against fastballs and making a strong case for his resurgence this season. With Joe Espada's job security seemingly safe for now, the focus shifts to Kai-Wei Teng, who is set to make his first start after excelling in relief. Despite these positives, the Astros' -6 run differential and their position in the division suggest that even with a win, the challenges are far from over. The team needs to turn this momentum into sustained success if they want to avoid the pitfalls of an aging roster and a rapidly closing championship window.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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