Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 21-31, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros handled the Chicago Cubs 4-2 at Wrigley Field.
The definition of lukewarm. The bats at 2.3 R/G are the biggest drag right now. But a 2-run win last night helps the cause.
Astros Game on May 23
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Kai-Wei Teng (2-3, 2.61 ERA) vs Colin Rea (4-2, 4.98 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Space City Home Network |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 54°F, Wind 6 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros handled the Chicago Cubs 4-2 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Highlights
- Christian Vázquez 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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26 | 25 | .510 | L1 | |
|
Mariners
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25 | 27 | .481 | 1.5 | W2 |
|
Rangers
|
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24 | 26 | .480 | 1.5 | L1 |
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Astros
|
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21 | 31 | .404 | 5.5 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
18 | 34 | .346 | 8.5 | W1 |
Houston Astros are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | .303 | 1.017 | 31 | |
| 11 | .254 | .808 | 31 | |
| 5 | .244 | .710 | 20 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-1 | 1.32 | 1.20 | 41.0 | |
| 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 | |
| 2 SV, 1.4000000000000001 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Astros News
Spencer Arrighetti shone on the mound, leading the Houston Astros to a 4-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs, marking their first win at Wrigley Field in 13 years. Arrighetti's performance was stellar, throwing five innings of shutout ball and improving his season record to 6-1 with a 1.50 ERA. Meanwhile, the Astros are trying to bolster their struggling bullpen by calling up a promising prospect, an effort to address the persistent issues plaguing the team this season. With a record of 20-31, the Astros have shown glimpses of potential, but their offense continues to falter, averaging just 2.1 runs per game over the last week. As the team gears up for the rest of the series against the Cubs, fans are left hoping that Arrighetti's form can inspire a much-needed turnaround.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Texas Rangers for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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