Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 14-22, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-8 at Daikin Park.
The numbers are pulling in both directions. Last night's loss by 5 drags the score down. On top of that, carrying 13 on the injured list. It adds up.
Astros Game on May 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 08:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Peter Lambert (1-2, 3.52 ERA) vs Shohei Ohtani (2-1, 0.60 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, SportsNet LA, TBS, TBS, Space City Home Network (Sp) |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 63°F, Wind 4 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-8 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 0 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Highlights
- Zach Cole went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Athletics
|
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18 | 16 | .529 | W1 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
17 | 19 | .472 | 2.0 | W1 |
|
Rangers
|
|
16 | 18 | .471 | 2.0 | L2 |
|
Astros
|
|
14 | 22 | .389 | 5.0 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
13 | 23 | .361 | 6.0 | L2 |
Houston Astros are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | .333 | 1.105 | 27 | |
| 8 | .308 | .947 | 26 | |
| 1 | .250 | 1.250 | 1 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 6.32 | 1.40 | 31.1 | |
| 1-4 | 5.97 | 1.65 | 37.2 | |
| 0-3 | 7.62 | 2.12 | 26.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .455 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' struggles continue to mount as they face the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight, hoping to build on a recent 3-1 win over the Red Sox. But optimism is tempered by injury woes, as starting catcher Yainer Diaz has been scratched from the lineup and will be placed on the IL with an oblique strain. This comes at a time when the team's pitching has been under fire, drawing attention to the lack of defensive support behind them. Meanwhile, fans can't help but wonder about Framber Valdez's success with the Tigers, raising questions about the decision to let him go. With a record of 14-21, the Astros need to capitalize on their offensive spark, as Zach Cole shined in his season debut with a homer, but the momentum feels fragile as they gear up against a formidable Dodgers squad.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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