Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 24-32, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros were beaten by the Texas Rangers 7-10 at Globe Life Field.
Nothing to panic about here. Going 5-2 in a week will do nice things for the temperature. But down by 3 last night. That result hits the score hard.
Astros Game on May 27
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Mike Burrows (2-6, 5.75 ERA) vs Jacob deGrom (3-4, 3.86 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ⛅ Partly cloudy, 69°F, Wind 2 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros were beaten by the Texas Rangers 7-10 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Cam Smith went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Jeremy Peña went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Yordan Alvarez went 2-5 with 2 HR and 4 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Athletics
|
|
27 | 28 | .491 | L2 | |
|
Mariners
|
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27 | 29 | .482 | 0.5 | W2 |
|
Rangers
|
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25 | 29 | .463 | 1.5 | W1 |
|
Astros
|
|
24 | 32 | .429 | 3.5 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
21 | 34 | .382 | 6.0 | W4 |
Houston Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | .303 | 1.045 | 37 | |
| 15 | .260 | .862 | 40 | |
| 5 | .240 | .698 | 20 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-1 | 1.32 | 1.20 | 41.0 | |
| 3-3 | 2.19 | 1.05 | 37.0 | |
| 3-4 | 3.79 | 1.17 | 40.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .167 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 3 HR, 6 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.1 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Houston Astros experienced a rollercoaster of emotions in yesterday's 10-7 loss to the Texas Rangers, erasing the shine from their recent combined no-hitter. While Tatsuya Imai's initial brilliance sparked hope, the team’s defensive lapses and Jason Alexander's disastrous 8-run first inning sunk them deep into a hole they couldn't escape. Despite the setback, fans can't overlook Christian Vázquez's remarkable contribution, solidifying his place in Astros' history as one of the few catchers to catch a no-hitter in the World Series. As the Astros sit at 24-31, the urgency is palpable. They need to channel the positives from their recent performances while addressing the glaring issues that led to yesterday's defeat. With the Rangers back for another round at Globe Life Field, tonight's game is a crucial opportunity to regain momentum.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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