Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 43-45, 3rd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 at Daikin Park.
The numbers are pulling in both directions. Winning 5 of their last 7 and it shows. Also helping: last night's win by 2 gives the score a boost.
Astros Game on July 01
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 08:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Tatsuya Imai (5-3, 5.36 ERA) vs Taj Bradley (6-3, 3.98 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Space City Home Network |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Yordan Alvarez went 3-4 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
44 | 42 | .512 | W6 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
44 | 43 | .506 | 0.5 | W2 |
|
Astros
|
|
43 | 45 | .489 | 2.0 | W1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
40 | 46 | .465 | 4.0 | L4 |
|
Angels
|
|
36 | 51 | .414 | 8.5 | L2 |
Houston Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .314 | 1.046 | 60 | |
| 19 | .238 | .778 | 56 | |
| 11 | .250 | .763 | 45 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1.78 | 1.18 | 25.1 | |
| 1-0 | 2.41 | 0.90 | 41.0 | |
| 2-1 | 2.19 | 1.19 | 37.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
In a frustrating blow to the Houston Astros, Jeremy Peña has been placed on the injured list with a calf strain, leaving fans to wonder how this will impact the team's playoff aspirations. With a record of 42-45, the Astros desperately need to harness their recent momentum, having just finished a solid week at 5-2. However, they face an uphill battle, particularly with Peña sidelined and the bullpen's earlier heroics becoming increasingly vital. On the brighter side, Yordan Alvarez continues to deliver, recently tying the franchise record with a grand slam, proving that when the Astros allow four runs or less, they hold a dominant 32-10 record. As they prepare for another matchup against the Twins, every game counts if they want to turn this lukewarm season into something more fiery.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros host the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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