Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 11-19, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros dropped one to the Baltimore Orioles 3-5 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
The score reflects some real issues. Last night's 2-run loss is fresh and it shows. Also weighing on the score: a -6 run differential. Even the close losses add up.
Astros Game on April 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oriole Park at Camden Yards |
| First Pitch: | 06:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Peter Lambert (1-1, 3.27 ERA) vs Chris Bassitt (1-2, 6.75 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, Space City Home Network |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 58°F, Wind 5 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros dropped one to the Baltimore Orioles 3-5 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Brice Matthews went 3-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Athletics
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15 | 14 | .517 | L1 | |
|
Mariners
|
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15 | 16 | .484 | 1.0 | W1 |
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Rangers
|
|
14 | 16 | .467 | 1.5 | L3 |
|
Angels
|
|
12 | 19 | .387 | 4.0 | L5 |
|
Astros
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|
11 | 19 | .367 | 4.5 | L1 |
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 | .355 | 1.199 | 26 | |
| 7 | .299 | .956 | 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, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .417 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
As the Houston Astros prepare to kick off a crucial 6-game road trip against the Baltimore Orioles, they sit at a disheartening 11-18, desperately needing to turn things around. Kai-Wei Teng, with his promising 2.16 ERA, will take the mound tonight, but the team’s recent struggles have cast a long shadow, highlighted by a run differential of -6 over the last week. Spencer Arrighetti has emerged as a bright spot in the rotation, yet he can’t shoulder the burden alone. Meanwhile, rookie Brice Matthews offered a glimmer of hope with his first career 3-hit game, showing that perhaps the young guns can step up in this tough stretch. Adding to the intrigue is Tatsuya Imai, who recently made a shaky rehab start, raising concerns about the pitching depth as injuries continue to haunt the roster.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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