What is the Houston Astros record in 2026?

The Houston Astros are 75-72, 1st in the AL West.

Who is pitching for the Astros today?

Miguel Ullola (0-0, 3.86 ERA) vs Drew Rasmussen (14-5, 2.88 ERA). First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Astros game on today?

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

Houston Astros News & Updates

September 11, 2026

The Houston Astros were 75-72, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros held off the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 at Citizens Bank Park.

Astros Daily Vibe Check

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a hot week

Nothing to panic about here. Going 4-3 in a week will do nice things for the temperature. Also helping: a W by 1 last night. The most recent result always counts most.

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Astros Game on September 11

Opponent:	Tampa Bay Rays (87-59)
Location:	Tropicana Field
First Pitch:	07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Miguel Ullola (0-0, 3.86 ERA) vs Drew Rasmussen (14-5, 2.88 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Space City Home Network, Rays.TV
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 79°F, Wind 1 mph

Astros Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Houston Astros held off the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 at Citizens Bank Park.

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

Highlights

Cam Smith went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Astros Record & Standings

AL West

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Astros	75	72	.510		W1
Rangers	72	75	.490	3.0	L2
Mariners	69	78	.469	6.0	W2
Athletics	59	88	.401	16.0	W1
Angels	56	90	.384	18.5	W2

Houston Astros are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.

Astros Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
44 Yordan Alvarez	38	.310	1.017	96
8 Christian Walker	25	.228	.726	80
15 Isaac Paredes	19	.260	.785	82

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
71 Josh Hader	4-1	0.87	0.65	41.1
52 Bryan Abreu	6-3	3.57	1.34	58.0
69 AJ Blubaugh	5-2	3.34	1.20	89.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
11 Cam Smith	5 hits, 3 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
58 Hunter Brown	6.2 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
52 Bryan Abreu	3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games

Astros News

Cristian Javier takes the mound today, hoping to channel the magic of his past no-hitter against the Phillies and shake off his rough season, currently sporting a 5.98 ERA. The Astros, sitting at 74-72, need a win against the formidable Zack Wheeler to keep their postseason hopes alive, especially after a disappointing 11-7 loss yesterday. Meanwhile, AJ Blubaugh's struggles in the wake of Steven Okert's injury highlight the pitching depth issues this team faces. As tensions rise with the Phillies, Hunter Brown's recent antics have drawn criticism, adding a layer of drama to this rubber match. Despite these challenges, Dusty Baker remains optimistic about Jose Altuve joining the 2,500 hit club, aiming for 3,000 next, a testament to the team's veteran leadership amidst a season of ups and downs.

Sources

Climbingtalshill

AJ Blubaugh failed his first tests after Joe Espada gave him larger Astros task

Steven Okert's injury gave Blubaugh the ultimate chance to step up, but so far he's fallen down.

Climbingtalshill

Phillies broadcast accuses Astros' Hunter Brown of disrespect towards Jose Altuve

The Astros ace was seen making what was thought to be a mocking clap after an out, and the broadcast had something to say about it. But were they way off base?

Crawfish Boxes

Astros at Phillies Game Discussion: 9/10/2026

TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (74-72) and Philadelphia Phillies (82-64) will play the rubber match of this series this afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. RHP Cristian Javier (2-5, 5.98 ERA) will start for the Astros vs. Phils RHP Zack Wheeler (12-5, 3.23 ERA). REMATCH: RHP Cristian Javier faced off against RHP Zack Wheeler in his […]

Crawfish Boxes

Dusty Baker on Jose Altuve Joining 2500 Hit Club “Next Stop: 3000”

Legendary manager and future Hall of Famer Dusty Baker was brought to Houston in 2020 to restore credibility, pride and honor to the Astros organization and lead it to another World Championship. In his four years as the team’s skipper, Baker accomplished both of those lofty goals. He continued the Astros Golden Age by going […]

MLB.com

Javier gives Phillies déjà vu of 2022 World Series with early no-hit stuff

PHILADELPHIA -- The stakes weren’t nearly as high as the last time he toed the rubber at Citizens Bank Park, but Cristian Javier looked as comfortable Thursday as he did during his combined no-hitter against the Phillies here in the 2022 World Series. Making his first start in Philadelphia since

Yahoo Sports

Cam Smith's ninth-inning homer powers Astros to 2-1 win over Phillies

Houston's Cristian Javier didn't allow a hit in his first four innings, and Philadelphia managed only three hits in the game.

Astros Upcoming Schedule

The Houston Astros host the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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