Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 14-21, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 at Fenway Park.
In a good rhythm. The 2-run win last night carries weight here. On top of that, +6 run differential. That margin shows up in the score.
Astros Game on May 04
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 08:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Steven Okert (0-0, 4.20 ERA) vs Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2-2, 2.87 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, Space City Home Network, Space City Home Network (Sp) |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 51°F, Wind 6 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 at Fenway Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Cam Smith went 3-5 with 2 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Athletics
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18 | 16 | .529 | W1 | |
|
Rangers
|
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16 | 18 | .471 | 2.0 | L2 |
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Mariners
|
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16 | 19 | .457 | 2.5 | L3 |
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Astros
|
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14 | 21 | .400 | 4.5 | W2 |
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Angels
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13 | 22 | .371 | 5.5 | L1 |
Houston Astros are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | .326 | 1.097 | 27 | |
| 8 | .317 | .975 | 26 | |
| 2 | .333 | .909 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .6 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, .429 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 are riding a wave of momentum, having secured a 6-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox, with their next matchup today against the same team as they look to find consistency in their 13-21 season. This win reflects a +7 run differential over the last week, suggesting their recent success isn't just a fluke. However, the pressure is mounting on manager Joe Espada as whispers of a potential shakeup grow louder, particularly with trade talks swirling around their talented assets. As they send Cody Bolton to the mound for his first appearance at Fenway Park, all eyes will be on how he performs against a Red Sox lineup that just lost starter Ranger Suarez to hamstring tightness. Fans are hoping this game can further solidify their recent gains and silence the critics.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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