Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 37-42, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros eked out a win over the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 at Daikin Park.
The score reflects a tug of war. Outscored by 6 over 7 games. The deficit is real. And 3.3 R/G this week. Hard to climb with that kind of production.
Astros Game on June 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rogers Centre |
| First Pitch: | 07:07 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Hunter Brown (1-0, 1.10 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Sportsnet, Space City Home Network, TVA Sports |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 71°F, Wind 3 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros eked out a win over the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Isaac Paredes went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mariners
|
|
40 | 39 | .506 | W1 | |
|
Athletics
|
|
38 | 40 | .487 | 1.5 | L2 |
|
Rangers
|
|
37 | 40 | .481 | 2.0 | W1 |
|
Astros
|
|
37 | 42 | .468 | 3.0 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
32 | 47 | .405 | 8.0 | W2 |
Houston Astros are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | .322 | 1.068 | 56 | |
| 18 | .241 | .794 | 52 | |
| 10 | .246 | .766 | 37 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-0 | 2.48 | 0.88 | 36.1 | |
| 7-3 | 3.13 | 1.20 | 69.0 | |
| 2-1 | 2.51 | 1.27 | 32.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 5.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
Christian Walker is suddenly a name to watch as the Astros ponder their trade strategy, with rumors of Jeremy Peña's potential departure gaining steam thanks to analysts like Jeff Passan. It's a stark contrast to yesterday's dismal 1-8 rout against the Guardians, which has left fans reeling at the thought of yet another lost season, currently sitting at 36-42. However, a glimmer of hope emerged today as Kai-Wei Teng silenced the Guardians with six strong innings in a 2-1 victory, momentarily easing the pressure on a rotation desperately in need of stability. As Cristian Javier inches closer to returning from injury, the team finds itself at a crossroads: should they look to bolster their roster or reshape it ahead of the deadline? The answers are as murky as their recent performances.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Detroit Tigers for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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