Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 33-39, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros squeaked by the Kansas City Royals 8-7 at Kauffman Stadium.
A mixed bag this week. Scoring 5.6 runs per game over the last 7. The offense is pulling its weight. Tempering that, 5.6 RA/G this week. Hard to keep the score up with that.
Astros Game on June 14
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Spencer Arrighetti (7-1, 2.21 ERA) vs Stephen Kolek (3-1, 3.14 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Royals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 4 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros squeaked by the Kansas City Royals 8-7 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 1 |
Highlights
- Jake Meyers went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Brice Matthews went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Jose Altuve went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Christian Walker went 1-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Yordan Alvarez went 3-5.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mariners
|
|
37 | 35 | .514 | L1 | |
|
Athletics
|
|
35 | 35 | .500 | 1.0 | W4 |
|
Rangers
|
|
34 | 36 | .486 | 2.0 | L2 |
|
Astros
|
|
33 | 39 | .458 | 4.0 | W2 |
|
Angels
|
|
29 | 42 | .408 | 7.5 | W4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | .327 | 1.093 | 54 | |
| 18 | .247 | .821 | 52 | |
| 9 | .229 | .725 | 33 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-1 | 2.21 | 1.19 | 57.0 | |
| 1-1 | 2.37 | 1.29 | 30.1 | |
| 0-0 | 2.78 | 0.96 | 32.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .375 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .214 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2 SV, 2.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Houston Astros are banking on rookie Hunter Brown to be the catalyst for their resurgence as he nears a return from the injured list next week. With a record of 32-39, the team is teetering on the brink of mediocrity, but last night's thrilling 10-8 victory over the Kansas City Royals, bolstered by Jose Altuve's clutch two-run homer, offered a glimmer of hope. Starting pitcher Mike Burrows, tasked with keeping this momentum alive tonight against the Royals, has been a lone bright spot lately. Meanwhile, the front office is eyeing potential upgrades for the outfield and bullpen, knowing that they're just four games out of a Wild Card spot in a surprisingly competitive AL. Yet with 12 players on the injured list, the pressure to hit the trade market may increase.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros host the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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