Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 61-60, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros dropped one to the San Francisco Giants 1-4 at Oracle Park.
The foundation feels stable. The 3-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today. Pair that with 3-4 lately. There's no sugarcoating it.
Astros Game on August 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oracle Park |
| First Pitch: | 03:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Bryan King (2-3, 3.83 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCS BA, Space City Home Network |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros dropped one to the San Francisco Giants 1-4 at Oracle Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
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61 | 60 | .504 | L1 | |
|
Rangers
|
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60 | 60 | .500 | 0.5 | L1 |
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Mariners
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56 | 64 | .467 | 4.5 | L5 |
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Athletics
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|
47 | 73 | .392 | 13.5 | L2 |
|
Angels
|
|
46 | 74 | .383 | 14.5 | W1 |
Houston Astros are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | .322 | 1.058 | 87 | |
| 22 | .236 | .765 | 67 | |
| 15 | .256 | .768 | 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 Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Astros are in a delicate balance as they strive to maintain their grip on first place, now standing at 61-59 after last night's 6-3 win over the Giants. However, the joy of victory is tainted by concern for Jose Altuve, who left Tuesday's game with a bruised left foot after being hit by a pitch, putting his availability for the next game in doubt. On a brighter note, Yordan Alvarez continues to shine, climbing the Astros' record books with a .323 batting average, while Josh Hader's recent milestone adds depth to an already formidable bullpen. With Hunter Brown (3-1) set to take the mound tonight, the Astros must rally as they navigate this pivotal stretch of the season, hoping to turn their recent 3-4 run into a winning streak.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros host the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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