Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 6-9, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros let it slip away against the Seattle Mariners 7-8 at T-Mobile Park.
The indicators are pointing down. A 1-6 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin. And giving up 7.4 runs a game. That's the biggest issue.
Astros Game on April 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | T-Mobile Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | TBD (TBD) vs Logan Gilbert (0-2, 5.40 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Mariners.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 53°F, Wind 9 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros let it slip away against the Seattle Mariners 7-8 at T-Mobile Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 1 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Cam Smith went 4-5 with 2 RBI.
- Taylor Trammell went 2-4 with 3 RBI.
- Yordan Alvarez went 3-6 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rangers
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7 | 7 | .500 | L2 | |
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Athletics
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7 | 7 | .500 | W4 | |
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Angels
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7 | 8 | .467 | 0.5 | L1 |
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Mariners
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6 | 9 | .400 | 1.5 | W2 |
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Astros
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6 | 9 | .400 | 1.5 | L6 |
Houston Astros are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | .360 | 1.315 | 14 | |
| 0 | .500 | 1.417 | 3 | |
| 3 | .315 | .986 | 13 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 5 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.3 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Houston Astros' struggles continue as they face an alarming wave of injuries and pitching woes, highlighted by Jake Meyers' back issue and Tatsuya Imai's concerning arm fatigue. With a record of 6-8 following a disheartening 9-6 loss to the Seattle Mariners, the Astros are now on a five-game losing streak, desperately needing a turnaround. Adding to the turmoil, Christian Walker is out of the lineup after a tweak in last night's game, while Jeremy Peña will undergo imaging for knee tightness, leaving the roster even thinner. As Lance McCullers Jr. takes the mound today against Luis Castillo, fans can only hope that the pitching ace can halt this freefall and ignite a spark in a team that has been ice-cold, with an offense that has averaged just 5.7 runs per game over the past week.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros host the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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