Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 81-81, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros dropped one to the Chicago White Sox 3-6 at Daikin Park.
Astros Game on September 30
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 05:00 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Hunter Brown (6-4, 3.19 ERA) vs Sean Burke (11-7, 3.34 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Peacock/NBCSN, Peacock/NBCSN, Peacock/NBCSN, Universo/Peacock, Universo/Peacock, Universo/Peacock |
| Forecast: | ⛅ Partly cloudy, 67°F, Wind 2 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros dropped one to the Chicago White Sox 3-6 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Highlights
- Nelson Velázquez went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
81 | 81 | .500 | W2 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
80 | 82 | .494 | 1.0 | L1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
76 | 86 | .469 | 5.0 | W2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
64 | 98 | .395 | 17.0 | L2 |
|
Angels
|
|
62 | 100 | .383 | 19.0 | L2 |
Houston Astros are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +24 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | .316 | 1.033 | 106 | |
| 25 | .262 | .807 | 94 | |
| 29 | .226 | .726 | 87 |
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, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .375 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Astros are facing a tense moment as they find themselves in a must-win position after a 6-3 loss to the White Sox in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card. With the team showcasing a surprising addition in Raynel Delgado to the roster, there are whispers about a potential reshuffle for stars Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve. The early postseason struggles highlight a stark contrast in energy, with Chicago's young talent capitalizing on Houston's pitching woes. The Astros, who have fought hard to return to the postseason for a ninth consecutive year, must dig deep to avoid elimination. The next game isn't just about survival, it’s a chance to prove they still belong among the elite in October baseball.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
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