What is the Houston Astros record in 2026?

The Houston Astros are 53-55, 2nd in the AL West.

Who is pitching for the Astros today?

Peter Lambert (8-5, 3.03 ERA) vs Reid Detmers (3-7, 4.05 ERA). First pitch at 09:38 PM EDT.

What channel is the Astros game on today?

Today's game airs on Space City Home Network, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino. First pitch at 09:38 PM EDT.

Houston Astros News & Updates

July 28, 2026

The Houston Astros were 53-55, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros downed the Los Angeles Angels 6-4 at Angel Stadium.

Astros Daily Vibe Check

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Steady as she goes. The 6-1 stretch tells you most of what you need to know. Also helping: outpacing opponents by 8 runs this stretch.

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Astros Game on July 28

Opponent:	Los Angeles Angels (42-65)
Location:	Angel Stadium
First Pitch:	09:38 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Peter Lambert (8-5, 3.03 ERA) vs Reid Detmers (3-7, 4.05 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Space City Home Network, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 5 mph

Astros Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Houston Astros downed the Los Angeles Angels 6-4 at Angel Stadium.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	4	6	5	1
	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	6	2

Astros Record & Standings

AL West

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rangers	54	52	.509		W1
Astros	53	55	.491	2.0	W1
Mariners	52	55	.486	2.5	L1
Athletics	44	62	.415	10.0	L3
Angels	42	65	.393	12.5	L1

Houston Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.

Astros Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
44 Yordan Alvarez	34	.323	1.074	78
8 Christian Walker	20	.232	.755	61
15 Isaac Paredes	14	.257	.775	58

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
48 Steven Okert	3-1	2.09	0.83	51.2
38 Peter Lambert	8-5	3.03	1.12	98.0
58 Hunter Brown	2-1	3.45	1.28	47.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
3 Jeremy Peña	6 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games
26 Taylor Trammell	3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
38 Peter Lambert	6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
45 Tatsuya Imai	6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
58 Hunter Brown	7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Astros News

The Houston Astros stand at 52-55 after a tough 3-12 loss to the White Sox, but they’ve shown some fight this week with a 5-2 record and a recent 6-4 comeback against the Angels, where they rallied for four runs in the ninth despite only managing one hit. The trade deadline looms, and Dana Brown’s clear stance indicates the front office is considering moves to bolster this team, but fans are split on potential trades,some hopeful, others apprehensive. Jeremy Peña's impressive performance last week earned him the AL Player of the Week honor, adding a spark to a lineup that desperately needs it as they prepare to face the struggling Angels again.

Sources

Climbingtalshill

Astros News: Dana Brown's trade deadline stance, Former first-round pick signs, Dan Hennigan

In case there was any doubt, Dana Brown made it crystal clear where the Houston Astros stand ahead of the 2026 trade deadline.

Climbingtalshill

3 trade rumors Astros fans hope come true, 3 they don't

Houston Astros trade rumors ahead of the August 3 deadline split into two camps. There are moves fans are hoping for, and ones they're dreading.

Crawfish Boxes

Four Run 9th Catapults Astros to 6-4 Triumph Over Angels

Wasn’t it 35 years ago when the Red-Hot Chili Peppers sang “Give it away, Give it away now?” That’s exactly what the Angels did on this night. They gave it away; fortunately for Houston. Astros 6. Angels 4. In the ninth inning, the Astros would do it by a matter of […]

Crawfish Boxes

Astros at Angels Game Discussion: 7/27/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (52-55) and Los Angeles Angels (42-64) begin a 3-game series tonight in Anaheim. RHP Tatsuya Imai (6-4, 5.59 ERA) will start for the Astros vs. RHP Walbert Ureña (6-7, 2.78 ERA). Imai’s 1st career ML start was vs. LAA on March 29 at Daikin Park. He ended up with a […]

MLB.com

10 batters, 4 runs ... 1 hit? Astros mount improbable 9th-inning comeback

ANAHEIM -- There are improbable wins, and then there is the magic act the surging Astros pulled off Monday night at Angel Stadium. They rallied for four runs in the ninth inning, despite managing just one hit while sending 10 batters to the plate, stunning the Angels with a 6-4

MLB.com

Peña earns first career AL Player of the Week honor

A pair of shortstops on teams in the thick of the postseason bubble came up big last week, aiding their clubs as the Trade Deadline approaches in one week’s time. The Nationals’ CJ Abrams and the Astros’ Jeremy Peña had major power surges, earning them the American League and National

Astros Upcoming Schedule

The Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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