Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 32-39, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 10-8 at Kauffman Stadium.
Nothing is running away in either direction. Winning by 2 last night moved the needle. Working against that, carrying 12 on the injured list. It adds up.
Astros Game on June 13
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Mike Burrows (3-8, 5.77 ERA) vs Noah Cameron (3-4, 3.84 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Royals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 85°F, Wind 8 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 10-8 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 1 |
Highlights
- Christian Walker went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Yordan Alvarez went 3-5 with 2 HR and 6 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mariners
|
|
37 | 34 | .521 | W1 | |
|
Athletics
|
|
34 | 35 | .493 | 2.0 | W3 |
|
Rangers
|
|
34 | 35 | .493 | 2.0 | L1 |
|
Astros
|
|
32 | 39 | .451 | 5.0 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
28 | 42 | .400 | 8.5 | W3 |
Houston Astros are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | .321 | 1.092 | 54 | |
| 17 | .248 | .817 | 49 | |
| 9 | .233 | .734 | 33 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-1 | 2.21 | 1.19 | 57.0 | |
| 0-0 | 2.78 | 0.96 | 32.1 | |
| 0-1 | 2.45 | 1.33 | 29.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Houston Astros are grappling with an injury crisis that seems straight out of a nightmare, and it reached new heights with yet another player sidelined, underlining an alarming trend that's plagued the franchise. As they prepare to face the Kansas City Royals tonight, the Astros find themselves limping along with a record of 31-39, desperately trying to right the ship before the season slips further away. In a surprising move, they designated Ryan Weiss for assignment, a gamble that backfired spectacularly after he failed to deliver on the mound. Meanwhile, Yordan Alvarez continues to shine, recently making history with two homers and six RBIs in a single inning,a reminder of the talent still within this struggling roster. With Tatsuya Imai (3-3, 5.24 ERA) on the hill tonight, the Astros need a decisive win to regain some momentum.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros host the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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