Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 17-28, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros lost to the Seattle Mariners 3-8 at Daikin Park.
Rough stretch. Last night's 5-run loss is fresh and it shows. Compounding things, 2 wins in 7 games. The math speaks for itself.
Astros Game on May 15
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 08:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Spencer Arrighetti (4-1, 1.88 ERA) vs Jack Leiter (1-3, 4.85 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, CW33 |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 54°F, Wind 9 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros lost to the Seattle Mariners 3-8 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- Braden Shewmake went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Yordan Alvarez went 3-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Athletics
|
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22 | 21 | .512 | L1 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
22 | 23 | .489 | 1.0 | W1 |
|
Rangers
|
|
21 | 22 | .488 | 1.0 | W2 |
|
Astros
|
|
17 | 28 | .378 | 6.0 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
16 | 28 | .364 | 6.5 | L3 |
Houston Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -11 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | .321 | 1.071 | 30 | |
| 10 | .270 | .859 | 29 | |
| 3 | .378 | 1.027 | 6 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 1.88 | 1.33 | 28.2 | |
| 2-3 | 2.76 | 1.13 | 29.1 | |
| 1-3 | 3.12 | 1.08 | 26.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 3 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Houston Astros are in freefall, with their recent 1-3 defeat to the Seattle Mariners marking a somber 2-5 stretch that has seen them score a pitiful 2.7 runs per game over the last week. Despite promising performances from Yordan Alvarez, who boasts a solid .314 average, the team's inconsistency is glaring. Pitcher Mike Burrows, who recently showcased potential, was hit hard again, adding to the already troubled pitching staff and raising eyebrows over Tatsuya Imai's curious pitch selection. With the Astros languishing at 16-26 and tied for the bottom of the AL West, the looming trade deadline will undoubtedly prompt discussions about potential shake-ups if this dismal trend continues. The season's outlook looks grim unless major changes are made.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Minnesota Twins for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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