Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 65-66, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros couldn’t hold off the Athletics 6-7 at Daikin Park.
The trend line looks fine. Winning just 2 of 7 this week pulls the temperature down. Also weighing on the score: getting outscored by 15 is dragging the score south.
Astros Game on August 24
No game on this date.
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros couldn’t hold off the Athletics 6-7 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 1 |
 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Isaac Paredes went 1-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Jose Altuve went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
65 | 66 | .496 | L2 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
65 | 66 | .496 | W1 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
62 | 69 | .473 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
52 | 79 | .397 | 13.0 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
51 | 80 | .389 | 14.0 | W2 |
Houston Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -15 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | .320 | 1.049 | 90 | |
| 23 | .233 | .747 | 72 | |
| 17 | .260 | .782 | 71 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 0.84 | 0.75 | 32.0 | |
| 6-2 | 2.09 | 0.84 | 64.2 | |
| 4-2 | 3.25 | 1.18 | 80.1 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Astros are teetering on the edge of disaster after a gut-wrenching 7-6 loss to the Athletics, where they blew a six-run lead and watched their division cushion evaporate. With a recent 2-5 stretch that has left them at a .500 record, it's becoming painfully clear that this team is stuck in a precarious position, failing to capitalize on what should have been a favorable homestand. To make matters worse, manager Joe Espada missed the game due to a family emergency, leaving the team scrambling for answers. While first-round pick Logan Hughes is shining in his early professional career, the big league club seems to be in turmoil, raising serious questions about their playoff aspirations and future direction. If the Astros can’t turn things around quickly, they risk missing the postseason for a second consecutive year, an unthinkable scenario for a franchise that has prided itself on competing at the highest level.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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