Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 20-31, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros held off the Minnesota Twins 2-1 at Target Field.
Right in the middle for a reason. The bats at 2.6 R/G this week. That's not getting it done. Pair that with opponents have them by 9 runs this week.
Astros Game on May 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Mike Burrows (2-6, 5.75 ERA) vs Joe Ryan (3-3, 3.02 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Space City Home Network |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros held off the Minnesota Twins 2-1 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Isaac Paredes went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Athletics
|
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24 | 24 | .500 | W1 | |
|
Rangers
|
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23 | 25 | .479 | 1.0 | W1 |
|
Mariners
|
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23 | 27 | .460 | 2.0 | L1 |
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Astros
|
|
20 | 31 | .392 | 5.5 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
17 | 32 | .347 | 7.5 | L1 |
Houston Astros are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | .303 | 1.017 | 31 | |
| 11 | .255 | .819 | 31 | |
| 5 | .244 | .711 | 20 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-1 | 1.50 | 1.19 | 36.0 | |
| 2-3 | 2.61 | 1.10 | 31.0 | |
| 2-4 | 3.57 | 1.08 | 35.1 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2 SV, 2.2 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Houston Astros are finally welcoming back Jeremy Peña just in time for their series against the Minnesota Twins, but the excitement is dampened by the news that Jose Altuve has been placed on the 10-day IL with a Grade 2 left oblique strain. This injury comes as the team struggles to find offensive rhythm, averaging a meager 2.6 runs per game this week, with their bats collectively quiet during a 4-3 stretch that has seen them outscored by nine runs. Yesterday’s narrow 2-1 victory over Minnesota was a glimmer of hope, yet with the record sitting at 20-31, every win feels like a battle. As Peña rejoins the lineup, the Astros desperately need him to spark a lagging offense that’s failing to deliver, especially with the Twins looming in the immediate future.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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