Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 30-36, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros pummeled the Athletics 13-2 at Daikin Park.
On the right side of things. A 11-run win last night helps the cause. Also helping: the offense at 6.4 R/G is a clear positive right now.
Astros Game on June 07
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Mike Burrows (3-7, 5.66 ERA) vs Gage Jump (1-1, 3.75 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Space City Home Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 69°F, Wind 3 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros pummeled the Athletics 13-2 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jeremy Peña went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- LaMonte Wade Jr. went 3-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Yordan Alvarez went 1-3 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mariners
|
|
34 | 31 | .523 | W1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
31 | 33 | .484 | 2.5 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
30 | 34 | .469 | 3.5 | L3 |
|
Astros
|
|
30 | 36 | .455 | 4.5 | W2 |
|
Angels
|
|
24 | 41 | .369 | 10.0 | L2 |
Houston Astros are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +14 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | .316 | 1.084 | 48 | |
| 16 | .252 | .827 | 46 | |
| 9 | .247 | .762 | 33 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-1 | 1.94 | 1.18 | 51.0 | |
| 0-1 | 3.00 | 0.93 | 27.0 | |
| 3-4 | 3.06 | 1.17 | 47.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 2 recent games | |
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Astros are trying to keep their heads above water as they sit at 29-36, trailing in the division while desperately seeking consistency. Today's matchup against the Athletics could be pivotal, especially with Tatsuya Imai taking the mound, needing to turn around his 5.52 ERA. Meanwhile, Yordan Alvarez is on fire, gunning for the AL MVP and even a potential Triple Crown, which fans desperately hope can offset the underwhelming performance of new addition Christian Walker, who has yet to live up to his hefty contract. With rumors swirling around Jeremy Peña and his future, these next few games will be crucial for assessing which direction the Astros will take as the deadline approaches. The team might be cruising at a nice clip after last night's 5-1 win, but a 10-man injured list looms large over their chances.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Los Angeles Angels for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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