Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 49-54, 3rd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros topped the Miami Marlins 5-3 at Daikin Park.
On the right side of things. Last night's 2-run victory is the freshest data point. Plus, run differential of +4 this week. They're not just winning, they're winning comfortably.
Astros Game on July 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 08:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Peter Lambert (8-5, 3.03 ERA) vs Sandy Alcantara (10-5, 3.89 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros topped the Miami Marlins 5-3 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Isaac Paredes went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Jeremy Peña went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
51 | 50 | .505 | W1 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
51 | 51 | .500 | 0.5 | L1 |
|
Astros
|
|
49 | 54 | .476 | 3.0 | W2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
43 | 58 | .426 | 8.0 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
41 | 61 | .402 | 10.5 | W3 |
Houston Astros are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | .326 | 1.081 | 75 | |
| 20 | .234 | .764 | 58 | |
| 13 | .260 | .781 | 53 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 2.17 | 0.85 | 49.2 | |
| 8-5 | 3.03 | 1.11 | 92.0 | |
| 4-2 | 3.86 | 1.29 | 63.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Houston Astros are at a crossroads, limping into tonight’s matchup against the Miami Marlins with a 48-54 record after a rough stretch that saw them go 2-5. DFA'ing Nate Pearson adds to Dana Brown's growing list of missteps in the pitching department, raising eyebrows about his trade deadline strategy. Meanwhile, Tatsuya Imai's stellar outing, where he whiffed eight batters in his first start after a two-week break, offers a glimmer of hope for a struggling rotation. The decision to deal Lance McCullers Jr. signals the Astros are aiming for a playoff push, despite being six games under .500 and 3.5 games out of the AL West lead. With the right moves, they might just turn this lukewarm performance around.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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