Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 75-74, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros couldn’t hold off the Tampa Bay Rays 2-3 at Tropicana Field.
Good place to be. A 2-5 week. That's the biggest factor right now. On top of that, getting outscored by 7 in a week. That tanks the score.
Astros Game on September 13
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Hayden Wesneski (5-1, 3.35 ERA) vs Freddy Peralta (8-11, 4.82 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Rays.TV |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros couldn’t hold off the Tampa Bay Rays 2-3 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Isaac Paredes went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Yainer Diaz went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
75 | 74 | .503 | L2 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
73 | 76 | .490 | 2.0 | W1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
70 | 79 | .470 | 5.0 | W1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
60 | 89 | .403 | 15.0 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
56 | 92 | .378 | 18.5 | L2 |
Houston Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | .310 | 1.017 | 96 | |
| 20 | .260 | .788 | 83 | |
| 25 | .225 | .716 | 80 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 0.87 | 0.65 | 41.1 | |
| 6-4 | 3.86 | 1.37 | 58.1 | |
| 5-2 | 3.30 | 1.22 | 90.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.2 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Astros News
After a disappointing 3-1 loss to the Rays, the Houston Astros find themselves at a critical juncture, sitting at 75-73 and desperately needing to reclaim momentum. Last night's game showcased their struggles, with the bats averaging just 3.4 runs per game over the past week, dragging the team down in the playoff race. As they prepare for game two against Tampa Bay, Peter Lambert takes the mound, looking to improve on his 3.67 ERA. Meanwhile, the looming return of Carlos Correa stirs speculation about his role, with whispers of a shift to second base adding intrigue to the lineup. With the postseason in sight, the Astros must rebound quickly or risk being left out in the cold.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros host the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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