Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 47-50, 3rd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros dominated the Texas Rangers 9-3 at Globe Life Field.
Not much to complain about. A 6-run win last night helps the cause. Also helping: the bats have been lively at 6.1 R/G.
Astros Game on July 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cristian Javier (0-1, 10.22 ERA) vs MacKenzie Gore (5-8, 4.72 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros dominated the Texas Rangers 9-3 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
Highlights
- LaMonte Wade Jr. went 1-4 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
- Christian Vázquez went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Yordan Alvarez went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
48 | 47 | .505 | L1 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
47 | 49 | .490 | 1.5 | L5 |
|
Astros
|
|
47 | 50 | .485 | 2.0 | W1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
41 | 54 | .432 | 7.0 | L8 |
|
Angels
|
|
38 | 58 | .396 | 10.5 | L1 |
Houston Astros are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | .315 | 1.055 | 70 | |
| 20 | .239 | .779 | 58 | |
| 12 | .254 | .767 | 47 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 2.36 | 0.85 | 45.2 | |
| 8-5 | 3.14 | 1.12 | 86.0 | |
| 1-0 | 3.57 | 1.39 | 35.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Houston Astros are trying to shake off the disappointment of recent losses as they gear up to face the Texas Rangers tonight, following a frustrating 3-7 defeat yesterday. With a record of 46-50, they sit in third place in the division, and concerns about the team's trajectory are mounting. In a bright spot, Yordan Alvarez continues to assert himself as one of the league's top hitters, showcasing his power and consistency. Meanwhile, Peter Lambert, who has been the most reliable starter this season with a 7-5 record, takes the mound for this crucial matchup. As the team also adjusts to the fallout from Framber Valdez's free agency exit and reflects on their recent draft picks, the Astros must find a way to rally and capitalize on their talent to regain momentum against their in-state rivals.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros host the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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