Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 78-80, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros were edged out by the Seattle Mariners 5-6 at T-Mobile Park.
Steady as she goes. A 2-5 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin. Compounding things, lost by 1 last night. Hard to shake that off immediately.
Astros Game on September 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Peter Lambert (8-10, 3.70 ERA) vs Mason Barnett (1-4, 7.16 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Space City Home Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 59°F, Wind 12 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros were edged out by the Seattle Mariners 5-6 at T-Mobile Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Yainer Diaz went 2-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
78 | 80 | .494 | L1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
78 | 80 | .494 | L3 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
74 | 84 | .468 | 4.0 | W1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
63 | 95 | .399 | 15.0 | W2 |
|
Angels
|
|
60 | 98 | .380 | 18.0 | L3 |
Houston Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | .316 | 1.035 | 102 | |
| 23 | .261 | .800 | 92 | |
| 26 | .221 | .702 | 83 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 1.01 | 0.76 | 44.2 | |
| 6-3 | 3.26 | 1.27 | 102.0 | |
| 6-4 | 3.82 | 1.35 | 61.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5.0 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
Yordan Álvarez stepped up when it mattered most, leading the Astros to a convincing 7-0 victory over the Mariners and back to first place in the AL West. His commanding presence was felt right from the first inning, proving that this team, despite a plethora of injuries, refuses to go down quietly. As they sit at 78-79 with just a handful of games left, the Astros find themselves in a familiar yet precarious position, grappling with the duality of a season that could either end in a miraculous playoff berth or a disappointing finish. Tonight's matchup against Seattle promises to be another test, with Ethan Pecko on the mound as the Astros aim to build momentum. The foundation feels stable, with pitching holding teams to just 3.6 runs per game despite recent struggles, but the pressure is on to capitalize and secure their postseason dreams.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
No upcoming series scheduled for the Houston Astros.
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