Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 43-47, 3rd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros were beaten by the Tampa Bay Rays 1-3 at Daikin Park.
Not a great stretch. Getting outscored by 10 in a week. That tanks the score. Also weighing on the score: losing by 2 last night pulls things in the wrong direction.
Astros Game on July 04
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Hunter Brown (1-0, 1.78 ERA) vs Drew Rasmussen (7-4, 2.45 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 79°F, Wind 2 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros were beaten by the Tampa Bay Rays 1-3 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Highlights
- Yordan Alvarez went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
45 | 43 | .511 | W1 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
45 | 44 | .506 | 0.5 | L1 |
|
Astros
|
|
43 | 47 | .478 | 3.0 | L2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
41 | 47 | .466 | 4.0 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
36 | 53 | .404 | 9.5 | L4 |
Houston Astros are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -10 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | .319 | 1.056 | 61 | |
| 19 | .237 | .775 | 56 | |
| 11 | .251 | .763 | 45 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1.78 | 1.18 | 25.1 | |
| 1-1 | 2.57 | 0.90 | 42.0 | |
| 2-1 | 2.19 | 1.19 | 37.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.2 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Houston Astros are gearing up to face the formidable Tampa Bay Rays tonight, with Spencer Arrighetti taking the mound after a tumultuous June, hoping to recapture the magic of May when he boasted a 0.93 ERA. However, the Astros' situation remains complicated as they navigate a disappointing 43-46 record and the impact of 11 players on the injured list, including the recently reinstated Cristian Javier, who missed significant time with a shoulder strain. Christian Walker's clutch moments can't overshadow the underlying concerns about his performance, revealing a harsh reality for a team still trying to find its footing. With a run differential of -7 over the past week, the Astros must rally quickly if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive against the AL's top team.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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