What is the Houston Astros record in 2026?

The Houston Astros are 65-64, 1st in the AL West.

Who is pitching for the Astros today?

Hunter Brown (3-3, 3.67 ERA) vs Jacob Lopez (5-4, 5.22 ERA). First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Astros game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCSCA, Space City Home Network. First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

Houston Astros News & Updates

August 22, 2026

The Houston Astros were 65-64, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros downed the Athletics 4-0 at Daikin Park.

Astros Daily Vibe Check

60°

Warm

last night's win

A healthy temperature for a reason. Coming off a win by 4. That energy is baked into the score. Pulling the other way, the staff giving up 6.1 RA/G this week.

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Astros Game on August 22

Opponent:	Athletics (49-80)
Location:	Daikin Park
First Pitch:	07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Hunter Brown (3-3, 3.67 ERA) vs Jacob Lopez (5-4, 5.22 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSCA, Space City Home Network

Astros Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Houston Astros downed the Athletics 4-0 at Daikin Park.

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

Highlights

Yordan Alvarez went 2-3 with 2 RBI.

Astros Record & Standings

AL West

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Astros	65	64	.504		W1
Rangers	64	65	.496	1.0	W2
Mariners	61	68	.473	4.0	W1
Angels	51	78	.395	14.0	L1
Athletics	49	80	.380	16.0	L5

Houston Astros are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -15 run differential.

Astros Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
44 Yordan Alvarez	36	.321	1.052	90
8 Christian Walker	23	.233	.751	72
15 Isaac Paredes	16	.262	.782	68

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
71 Josh Hader	4-1	0.87	0.77	31.0
48 Steven Okert	6-1	1.98	0.83	63.2
69 AJ Blubaugh	4-2	3.35	1.19	78.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
2 Christian Vázquez	3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .375 AVG in last 3 games
15 Isaac Paredes	4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
44 Yordan Alvarez	4 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
69 AJ Blubaugh	4.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games
52 Bryan Abreu	3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Astros News

The Houston Astros are reeling after a brutal 18-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels, a glaring example of their inability to seize control of a wide-open AL West. With their record now sitting at a lackluster 64-64, the team desperately needs to turn the tide against the struggling Athletics tonight. On top of their disappointing performance, rookie Tatsuya Imai's season has fallen flat, leaving fans questioning his future with the club. As if that weren't enough, Jeremy Peña's hand injury has forced the team to shuffle the roster, designating Nelson Velázquez for assignment and recalling Raynel Delgado. Meanwhile, Hayden Wesneski is set to make his fifth start of the season, hoping to provide a much-needed boost as the Astros try to recover from this rough patch and solidify their lead in the division.

Sources

Climbingtalshill

Astros' latest blunder vs. Angels another example of how Houston has bungled prime opportunities

The Houston Astros lost two of three to the Los Angeles Angels, including an 18-3 blowout, the latest sign Houston can't put away a wide-open AL West.

Climbingtalshill

Tatsuya Imai makes painful admission about disappointing Astros rookie season

Tatsuya Imai's first season with the Houston Astros has been a disappointment, and it's hard determining his next steps.

Crawfish Boxes

Astros vs. A’s Game Discussion: 8/21/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (64-64), who own a slim 1.0-game lead in the AL West over the Rangers, will open a huge three-game weekend series against the A’s (49-79) tonight at Daikin Park. RHP Hayden Wesneski (2-1, 5.16 ERA) will make his fifth start of the season tonight and his first against the […]

Crawfish Boxes

Astros Recall SP/RP Kai-Wei Teng, Option RP Bryan King

The Astros have recalled RHP Kai-Wei Teng from Triple A Sugar Land today after optioning LHP Bryan King to Triple A last night. Teng, 27, is 5-6 this season with a 4.35 ERA and 1.35 WHIP for Houston across 25 games, including 10 starts. In 68.1 IP with the big league club, Teng has 67 K and has allowed […]

MLB.com

Wesneski powers through return from Tommy John surgery in win vs. A's

HOUSTON -- The road back from Tommy John surgery doesn’t always travel a straight line, and it doesn’t end after a pitcher makes his first start following the long layoff. Challenges persist with mechanics, the quality of the stuff and confidence, especially if the results don’t come right away. Welcome

Mlbtraderumors

Astros Designate Nelson Velázquez For Assignment

The Astros announced that they have recalled infielder Raynel Delgado from Triple-A Sugar Land. Outfielder Nelson Velázquez has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. These moves appear to be related to the status of shortstop Jeremy Peña. Last night, he was hit by a pitch on his hand, as seen in this clip […]

Astros Upcoming Schedule

The Houston Astros visit the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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