Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 77-79, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros lost to the Atlanta Braves 2-4 at Daikin Park.
Hard to feel good about the data. 2-5 in their last 7. Not the week they wanted. On top of that, division rank went from 1th to 2th. Wrong direction.
Astros Game on September 21
No game on this date.
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros lost to the Atlanta Braves 2-4 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Jose Altuve went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Yainer Diaz went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
78 | 78 | .500 | L1 | |
|
Astros
|
|
77 | 79 | .494 | 1.0 | L3 |
|
Mariners
|
|
73 | 83 | .468 | 5.0 | W1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
61 | 95 | .391 | 17.0 | L6 |
|
Angels
|
|
60 | 96 | .385 | 18.0 | L1 |
Houston Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -16 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | .313 | 1.027 | 99 | |
| 22 | .260 | .792 | 90 | |
| 25 | .221 | .701 | 80 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 0.83 | 0.65 | 43.1 | |
| 6-3 | 3.26 | 1.27 | 102.0 | |
| 6-4 | 3.88 | 1.36 | 60.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5.0 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Houston Astros are in a downward spiral, suffering a 6-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves that pushes their record to 77-78 with just seven games left in the season. This performance not only solidifies their cold streak at 2-5 over the last week but also highlights the managerial missteps that have plagued Joe Espada, particularly his questionable bullpen management that could cost him his job. Amidst this turmoil, Yordan Alvarez took the initiative to hold a players' meeting, attempting to rally the team as frustration mounts. With today's matchup featuring ace Hunter Brown (6-3, 3.43 ERA) against a formidable Braves squad, the Astros desperately need a win to salvage their pride and avoid a season-ending collapse.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Seattle Mariners for a 2-game series starting Tuesday.
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