Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 77-77, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros were beaten by the Atlanta Braves 2-6 at Daikin Park.
Room to grow, but the floor is solid. Losing by 4 last night pulls things in the wrong direction. And a 2-5 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin.
Astros Game on September 19
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Hayden Wesneski (5-2, 3.70 ERA) vs Grant Holmes (9-5, 3.49 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | BravesVision, Space City Home Network, Space City Home Network (Sp) |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 7 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros were beaten by the Atlanta Braves 2-6 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Highlights
- Isaac Paredes went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
77 | 77 | .500 | L1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
77 | 77 | .500 | W1 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
72 | 82 | .468 | 5.0 | W2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
61 | 93 | .396 | 16.0 | L4 |
|
Angels
|
|
59 | 95 | .383 | 18.0 | L1 |
Houston Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -14 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | .312 | 1.031 | 99 | |
| 21 | .259 | .786 | 88 | |
| 25 | .220 | .702 | 80 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 0.83 | 0.65 | 43.1 | |
| 6-4 | 3.77 | 1.34 | 59.2 | |
| 6-3 | 3.43 | 1.29 | 97.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Houston Astros took a hit, falling 6-2 to the Atlanta Braves, which ties them atop the A.L. West with the Texas Rangers, intensifying the battle for postseason positioning. Peter Lambert's strong start crumbled in the fourth inning, showcasing the inconsistency that has plagued Houston lately. As the regular season dwindles down with just nine games left, the Astros find themselves grappling with both on-field performance and off-field concerns, including the future of Jeremy Peña. Meanwhile, prospects like Jason Schiavone are lighting up the minor leagues, hinting at a bright future even as Carlos Correa’s 2027 aspirations remain uncertain due to his ongoing recovery. With playoff hopes on the line, the Astros need to step it up against tough competition like the Braves.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Seattle Mariners for a 2-game series starting Tuesday.
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