Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 79-81, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros were edged out by the Athletics 5-6 at Sutter Health Park.
Not much to complain about. The 2-5 record this week is doing most of the damage. At least they're in first now. That changes the math.
Astros Game on September 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Hayden Wesneski (5-2, 3.50 ERA) vs Jack Perkins (3-12, 5.90 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Space City Home Network |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 68°F, Wind 18 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros were edged out by the Athletics 5-6 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Cam Smith went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Christian Walker went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
79 | 81 | .494 | L1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
79 | 81 | .494 | L1 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
74 | 86 | .463 | 5.0 | L2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
64 | 96 | .400 | 15.0 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
62 | 98 | .388 | 17.0 | W2 |
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 | .315 | 1.032 | 102 | |
| 24 | .260 | .800 | 93 | |
| 28 | .223 | .716 | 85 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 1.01 | 0.76 | 44.2 | |
| 6-4 | 3.19 | 1.27 | 107.1 | |
| 6-4 | 3.73 | 1.36 | 62.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 3 HR, 5 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5.0 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Astros are battling to keep their postseason hopes alive, currently sitting at 79-80, while Hunter Brown takes the mound tonight against the struggling Athletics, looking to capitalize on his 3.26 ERA. Tensions are brewing off the field, as former All-Star Ryan Pressly publicly criticized Dana Brown, shedding light on the discord that could impact the team's chemistry as they fight to close the season strong. Meanwhile, the minor league system appears to be back on the rise, with the Astros' affiliates capturing two titles in 2026, signaling potential reinforcements on the way. With the specter of a missed playoff berth looming, every game counts, and Astros fans will be holding their breath as the team navigates this critical stretch.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
No upcoming series scheduled for the Houston Astros.
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