Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 12-21, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros lost to the Boston Red Sox 1-3 at Fenway Park.
The indicators are pointing down. The 2-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today. Making it worse, the staff giving up 5.7 RA/G this week.
Astros Game on May 02
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Fenway Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Spencer Arrighetti (3-0, 2.00 ERA) vs Connelly Early (2-1, 2.84 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, NESN |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 55°F, Wind 4 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros lost to the Boston Red Sox 1-3 at Fenway Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Carlos Correa went 3-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Athletics
|
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17 | 15 | .531 | L1 | |
|
Rangers
|
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16 | 16 | .500 | 1.0 | W2 |
|
Mariners
|
|
16 | 17 | .485 | 1.5 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
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12 | 21 | .364 | 5.5 | L7 |
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Astros
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12 | 21 | .364 | 5.5 | L1 |
Houston Astros are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | .341 | 1.153 | 27 | |
| 7 | .294 | .916 | 24 | |
| 2 | .320 | .902 | 11 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 6.32 | 1.40 | 31.1 | |
| 1-4 | 5.97 | 1.65 | 37.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 1 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .462 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 face a critical juncture in their season, sitting at a disappointing 12-20 and coming off a demoralizing 10-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. With pitching giving up an average of 7.0 runs per game over the last week, the pressure is mounting on manager Joe Espada, especially with speculation swirling about his job security. Tonight, the Astros will kick off a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox, where they desperately need a spark. Yordan Alvarez, boasting a staggering 1.693 career OPS at Fenway Park, could be the key to turning the tide. As the team struggles to find consistency, fans are left wondering if this season is slipping away like the 2014 squad did, or if a comeback is just around the corner.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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