Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 47-51, 3rd in the AL West. The Houston Astros did not play yesterday.
The numbers are pulling in both directions. A 5.6 RA/G from the pitching staff weighs on everything. The bright spot: the offense at 5.4 R/G is a clear positive right now.
Astros Game on July 15
No game on this date.
Astros Score & Recap
The Houston Astros did not play yesterday.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
49 | 47 | .510 | W1 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
48 | 49 | .495 | 1.5 | W1 |
|
Astros
|
|
47 | 51 | .480 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
41 | 55 | .427 | 8.0 | L9 |
|
Angels
|
|
38 | 59 | .392 | 11.5 | L2 |
Houston Astros are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | .318 | 1.059 | 70 | |
| 20 | .237 | .775 | 58 | |
| 12 | .254 | .766 | 49 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 2.31 | 0.84 | 46.2 | |
| 8-5 | 3.14 | 1.12 | 86.0 | |
| 1-0 | 3.57 | 1.39 | 35.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .6 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, .5 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 | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
Yordan Alvarez is making a strong case for MVP, but he's facing unexpected competition from a rookie, which adds an intriguing twist to his stellar season. As the Astros sit at 47-51, their playoff hopes hang by a thread, and Alvarez's .318 batting average is vital to keeping the offense afloat, especially given the team's struggles on the mound, allowing 5.6 runs per game over the last week. Meanwhile, Justin Verlander's potential Hall of Fame induction with an Astros cap is a topic gaining momentum, reminding fans of the franchise's history and contributions to the game. While Alvarez shone in the All-Star Game, helping lead the American League to a shutout victory, the Astros need to channel that energy into the second half of the season to improve their record and make a push for October.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros host the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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