Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 61-59, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros bested the San Francisco Giants 6-3 at Oracle Park.
Solid ground right now. Last night's win by 3 gives the score a boost. The catch: 3 wins in 7 games. The math speaks for itself.
Astros Game on August 11
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oracle Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Hunter Brown (3-1, 3.53 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCS BA, Space City Home Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 7 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros bested the San Francisco Giants 6-3 at Oracle Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Isaac Paredes went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Cam Smith went 3-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
61 | 59 | .508 | W1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
60 | 59 | .504 | 0.5 | W1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
56 | 63 | .471 | 4.5 | L4 |
|
Athletics
|
|
47 | 72 | .395 | 13.5 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
45 | 74 | .378 | 15.5 | L3 |
Houston Astros are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | .323 | 1.059 | 86 | |
| 22 | .238 | .772 | 67 | |
| 15 | .254 | .766 | 62 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 1.00 | 0.74 | 27.0 | |
| 5-1 | 2.16 | 0.87 | 58.1 | |
| 8-6 | 3.09 | 1.15 | 113.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 3 HR, 4 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Astros' dramatic 6-3 victory over the Giants in extra innings marked a much-needed turnaround after their recent struggles, highlighted by Jeremy Peña snapping a 0-24 slump and Cam Smith delivering a three-hit performance. Their timely resurgence is crucial as they continue to grapple with a disappointing 60-59 record, where missed opportunities at the trade deadline loom large. With the team circling former Angels slugger Jorge Soler to bolster the lineup, the addition of outfielder Nelson Velazquez off waivers from the Cardinals could address lingering roster needs. Meanwhile, Yordan Alvarez remains a beacon of hope, inching closer to a potential Triple Crown, which could ignite the Astros' pursuit of consistency. As they gear up for the ongoing road trip, every game counts in reclaiming their spot atop the division.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros host the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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