Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 16-23, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros crushed the Cincinnati Reds 10-0 at Great American Ball Park.
Ticking along. Took last night by 10. That matters. The catch: 14 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested.
Astros Game on May 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Spencer Arrighetti (4-0, 1.96 ERA) vs Chase Burns (3-1, 2.20 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | FS1, FS1, Space City Home Network, Reds.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 63°F, Wind 4 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros crushed the Cincinnati Reds 10-0 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- Zach Dezenzo went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Christian Vázquez went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Yordan Alvarez went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Athletics
|
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20 | 18 | .526 | W2 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
19 | 20 | .487 | 1.5 | W2 |
|
Rangers
|
|
17 | 21 | .447 | 3.0 | L2 |
|
Astros
|
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16 | 23 | .410 | 4.5 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
15 | 24 | .385 | 5.5 | L1 |
Houston Astros are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | .324 | 1.079 | 29 | |
| 9 | .296 | .918 | 27 | |
| 2 | .273 | 1.091 | 5 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-4 | 5.04 | 1.48 | 44.2 | |
| 2-3 | 7.41 | 1.50 | 34.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .571 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 | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Astros News
The Houston Astros are bracing for a rough patch as both Yainer Diaz and top prospect Walker Janek find themselves on the injured list, leaving a significant void in the catching ranks. With a lackluster 15-23 record and a -18 run differential over the past week, the team's offensive struggles are amplified by the potential absence of Hunter Brown, whose injury update could shift the rotation's fortunes. Tonight, the Astros face the Cincinnati Reds, with Mike Burrows on the mound in a quest to build on his recent solid start. The bats desperately need to wake up, especially with only 2.9 runs per game this week, as the team fights to stay afloat in a competitive division. Meanwhile, Dustin Harris has opted for free agency, highlighting the volatility of the roster as the Astros seek any spark they can find.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros host the Seattle Mariners for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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