Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 20-31, 4th in the AL West. The Houston Astros did not play yesterday.
Not a great stretch. Just 2.1 runs per game this stretch. Not enough. Making it worse, outscored by 13 over 7 games. The deficit is real.
Astros Game on May 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Spencer Arrighetti (5-1, 1.50 ERA) vs Jameson Taillon (2-3, 4.97 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Apple TV, Apple TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 59°F, Wind 3 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
The Houston Astros did not play yesterday.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Athletics
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26 | 24 | .520 | W3 | |
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Rangers
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24 | 25 | .490 | 1.5 | W2 |
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Mariners
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24 | 27 | .471 | 2.5 | W1 |
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Astros
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20 | 31 | .392 | 6.5 | L1 |
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Angels
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17 | 34 | .333 | 9.5 | L3 |
Houston Astros are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -13 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 Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
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 barely edged the Minnesota Twins 2-1, but the lingering concern is their lackluster offense, which has averaged just 2.6 runs per game over the past week. With a record now sitting at 20-31, the urgency for the bats to wake up is palpable, especially with whispers of a Josh Hader trade swirling around the fanbase as the team grapples with its identity. Tatsuya Imai showed signs of improvement on the mound, but he'll need to maintain that momentum if the Astros hope to contend amidst their offensive slump. As they prepare for the Twins once more, the pressure mounts on players like Yordan Alvarez and Christian Walker to lead a resurgence. The Astros can't afford to keep playing lukewarm baseball while their division rivals pull ahead.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Texas Rangers for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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