Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 31-38, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros took a beating from the Los Angeles Angels 1-10 at Angel Stadium.
Not a great stretch. The 9-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today. Making it worse, 12 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested.
Astros Game on June 10
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Angel Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 09:38 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Peter Lambert (5-4, 3.55 ERA) vs Reid Detmers (2-5, 4.26 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 70°F, Wind 3 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros took a beating from the Los Angeles Angels 1-10 at Angel Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mariners
|
|
36 | 32 | .529 | W2 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
32 | 34 | .485 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
32 | 35 | .478 | 3.5 | W1 |
|
Astros
|
|
31 | 38 | .449 | 5.5 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
26 | 42 | .382 | 10.0 | W1 |
Houston Astros are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | .317 | 1.074 | 48 | |
| 16 | .249 | .814 | 48 | |
| 9 | .240 | .750 | 33 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-1 | 2.21 | 1.19 | 57.0 | |
| 0-1 | 3.21 | 0.96 | 28.0 | |
| 0-0 | 3.00 | 0.93 | 30.0 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Houston Astros are reeling after a 10-1 drubbing by the Angels, a stark contrast to their recent 5-4 victory just a day prior. With a record of 31-37, the team is struggling to stay relevant in a competitive division, and the early-season disaster is haunting them as rivals gain momentum. Jose Altuve's swift return from an oblique injury offers a glimmer of hope, but it also raises valid concerns about the club's injury management. Meanwhile, LaMonte Wade Jr.'s hamstring strain adds to the injury woes, forcing the Astros to rely on newcomer Joey Loperfido for offensive punch. Despite averaging nearly six runs per game recently, the pitching staff's inconsistencies are threatening to derail any progress. The stakes are high as they face the Angels again, and they must tighten the ship to avoid sinking further.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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