Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 27-33, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros blew out the Milwaukee Brewers 9-2 at Daikin Park.
It all adds up right now. A 7-run win last night helps the cause. And 5 of the last 7 in the win column.
Astros Game on May 31
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Tatsuya Imai (2-2, 6.17 ERA) vs Jacob Misiorowski (5-2, 1.83 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Brewers.TV |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 54°F, Wind 5 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros blew out the Milwaukee Brewers 9-2 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 0 |
Highlights
- Isaac Paredes went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
- Jeremy Peña went 3-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Christian Walker went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mariners
|
|
30 | 29 | .508 | W5 | |
|
Athletics
|
|
28 | 30 | .483 | 1.5 | W1 |
|
Rangers
|
|
27 | 31 | .466 | 2.5 | W2 |
|
Astros
|
|
27 | 33 | .450 | 3.5 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
23 | 36 | .390 | 7.0 | W1 |
Houston Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +20 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .305 | 1.062 | 39 | |
| 16 | .253 | .850 | 43 | |
| 6 | .236 | .703 | 24 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-1 | 1.34 | 1.13 | 47.0 | |
| 3-3 | 2.57 | 1.10 | 42.0 | |
| 0-1 | 2.84 | 1.30 | 25.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.4 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
Despite a narrow 5-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers yesterday, the Houston Astros are showing signs of a resurgence, winning five of their last seven games with a staggering +16 run differential in that stretch. As they gear up for the second game of their homestand, hopes hinge on the offense's revival, led by Jeremy Peña, who has been credited as a spark plug for the team's recent hot streak. However, looming uncertainty surrounds Dana Brown's status as GM, potentially complicating the Astros' trade deadline plans. On the pitching front, Peter Lambert will take the mound, looking to stabilize the rotation and build on his 3.79 ERA. With their record at 26-33 and still a considerable gap to close in the division, the Astros must capitalize on their recent momentum against the division-leading Brewers.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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