Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 44-47, 3rd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros topped the Tampa Bay Rays 10-8 at Daikin Park.
The positives and negatives are canceling out. A W by 2 last night. The most recent result always counts most. Add in the lineup producing 5.6 R/G this stretch. That's fuel for the score.
Astros Game on July 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 03:30 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Peter Lambert (6-5, 3.51 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Peacock / NBCSN Extra, Peacock / NBCSN Extra |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros topped the Tampa Bay Rays 10-8 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 0 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 1 |
Highlights
- Yainer Diaz went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Yordan Alvarez went 3-4 with 2 HR and 6 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mariners
|
|
46 | 44 | .511 | W1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
45 | 44 | .506 | 0.5 | L1 |
|
Astros
|
|
44 | 47 | .484 | 2.5 | W1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
41 | 48 | .461 | 4.5 | L2 |
|
Angels
|
|
36 | 54 | .400 | 10.0 | L5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .324 | 1.078 | 67 | |
| 19 | .238 | .776 | 56 | |
| 11 | .251 | .760 | 46 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 2.57 | 0.90 | 42.0 | |
| 2-1 | 2.13 | 1.18 | 38.0 | |
| 1-0 | 3.38 | 1.36 | 29.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, 3 HR, 7 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 reeling after a tough 3-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, pushing their record to 43-47, and the absence of Jeremy Peña due to injury only amplifies the team’s woes. With the Rays being the top team in the AL, the stakes are high for tonight’s matchup as ace Hunter Brown takes the mound, sporting a solid 1.78 ERA. In an attempt to spark the offense, the Astros have made significant roster moves, including sending struggling outfielders Jake Meyers and Joey Loperfido to Triple-A, while welcoming back LaMonte Wade Jr. to the active roster. Amidst these challenges, Yordan Alvarez shines as the team’s lone All-Star representative, leading the league with 29 home runs and an impressive OPS of 1.078, but even he can’t shoulder this entire load alone.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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