Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 73-69, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros topped the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 at Daikin Park.
Ticking along. A 5-2 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up. On top of that, 2.9 RA/G this stretch. The pitching is carrying weight.
Astros Game on September 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Ethan Pecko (1-0, 6.23 ERA) vs Brandon Pfaadt (7-2, 3.49 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | FOX / FOX ONE, FOX / FOX ONE |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros topped the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Yainer Diaz went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
73 | 69 | .514 | W3 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
70 | 72 | .493 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
66 | 76 | .465 | 7.0 | L2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
56 | 86 | .394 | 17.0 | W3 |
|
Angels
|
|
53 | 88 | .376 | 19.5 | L3 |
Houston Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | .317 | 1.035 | 94 | |
| 24 | .229 | .727 | 77 | |
| 18 | .258 | .781 | 76 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 0.70 | 0.65 | 38.1 | |
| 5-2 | 3.02 | 1.17 | 86.1 | |
| 5-3 | 3.31 | 1.30 | 87.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.2 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Astros face a mounting challenge as they kick off a crucial three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks tonight, holding a slim 2.0-game lead in the AL West. After a solid win against the White Sox, the mood is warm, but the loss of key reliever Steven Okert to the 15-day IL due to a hamstring strain stings. Okert has been a reliable arm in the bullpen, and his absence puts pressure on the rotation, especially with Cristian Javier starting at just 1-5 with a 6.45 ERA. Josh Hader, fresh off his 250th save, will need to step up even more amid these pitching woes. The Astros look to build momentum and fend off the Rangers, but they need both their offense and pitching staff to find consistent rhythm in the final stretch.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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