Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 22-31, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros bested the Chicago Cubs 3-0 at Wrigley Field.
Stuck in neutral. Won by 3 last night and the score reflects it. Working against that, the bats at 2.4 R/G this week. That's not getting it done.
Astros Game on May 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Peter Lambert (2-4, 3.57 ERA) vs Shota Imanaga (4-4, 3.38 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | 🌦️ Light drizzle, 52°F, Wind 9 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros bested the Chicago Cubs 3-0 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Highlights
- Christian Walker went 3-3 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Athletics
|
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26 | 26 | .500 | L2 | |
|
Mariners
|
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25 | 28 | .472 | 1.5 | L1 |
|
Rangers
|
|
24 | 27 | .471 | 1.5 | L2 |
|
Astros
|
|
22 | 31 | .415 | 4.5 | W2 |
|
Angels
|
|
19 | 34 | .358 | 7.5 | W2 |
Houston Astros are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | .300 | 1.010 | 31 | |
| 13 | .266 | .861 | 34 | |
| 5 | .246 | .718 | 20 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-1 | 1.32 | 1.20 | 41.0 | |
| 3-3 | 2.19 | 1.05 | 37.0 | |
| 2-4 | 3.57 | 1.08 | 35.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.1 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Astros News
Yordan Alvarez's injury scare has cast a shadow over the Astros' recent success, even as they celebrated a solid 3-0 win against the Chicago Cubs, driven by Christian Walker's two homers. With Alvarez's potential absence looming, the Astros are taking no chances with their star slugger, opting for a precautionary approach. Meanwhile, Kai-Wei Teng shined on the mound, showcasing his impressive sweeper pitch and pitching six shutout innings, further solidifying himself as a key asset. The Astros, now 22-31, have managed to win three of their last four, but the injury bug continues to plague their roster. With Jeremy Peña's contract situation unresolved, the future remains uncertain, making every game feel pivotal for a team that desperately needs to regain momentum.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Texas Rangers for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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