Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 16-25, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros lost to the Cincinnati Reds 0-5 at Great American Ball Park.
The indicators are pointing down. Down by 5 last night. That result hits the score hard. Pair that with getting outscored by 9 is dragging the score south.
Astros Game on May 11
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 08:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Peter Lambert (2-2, 2.42 ERA) vs George Kirby (4-2, 2.94 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | FS1, Mariners.TV, FS1, Space City Home Network |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 62°F, Wind 7 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros lost to the Cincinnati Reds 0-5 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Athletics
|
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21 | 19 | .525 | L1 | |
|
Rangers
|
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19 | 21 | .475 | 2.0 | W2 |
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Mariners
|
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19 | 22 | .463 | 2.5 | L2 |
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Angels
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16 | 25 | .390 | 5.5 | W1 |
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Astros
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16 | 25 | .390 | 5.5 | L2 |
Houston Astros are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | .318 | 1.064 | 29 | |
| 9 | .282 | .876 | 27 | |
| 3 | .350 | 1.150 | 3 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 1.88 | 1.33 | 28.2 | |
| 1-3 | 3.12 | 1.08 | 26.0 | |
| 2-4 | 5.04 | 1.48 | 44.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .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 | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Astros News
The Houston Astros are in a tough spot as they prepare to face the Cincinnati Reds again, sitting at a disappointing 16-24 with injuries wreaking havoc on their roster. Lance McCullers Jr. is the latest casualty, and a beat writer's brutal take on the pitching staff paints a grim picture of a team increasingly reliant on young arms like Kai-Wei Teng, who boasts a 2.35 ERA but struggled in his last outing. With 15 players on the injured list, the depth of this squad is being put to the test, and any hope for a turnaround must stem from a consistent performance against a Reds team that's slightly above .500. This afternoon's game is crucial not just for morale, but for reminding fans what this team can do when healthy.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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