Hunter Brown only struck out four Rangers in Houston’s 10-inning 4-3 loss to Texas. Despite the offensive failure, Astros pitching now has struck out double-digit batters in 11 consecutive games. It’s the second-longest such streak in MLB history, trailing only the 2017 Cleveland Indians (13 games). Now someone needs to shake the offense awake.
Houston Astros News
Astros’ recent minor league lineups foreshadow upcoming roster shakeup (CTH)
Four Thoughts on the Astros Rough Homestand (Houston Press)
Astros remain stuck in offensive funk in loss to Rangers (Houston Chronicle)
Astros once again plagued by lack of big hits in walk-off loss
August swoon leaves Astros searching for a spark: ‘We need energy’ (NY Times)
How much-needed answers for Houston Astros could arrive sooner than you think (Sportsmap Houston)
Astros creating fewer scoring chances during recent lull (Houston Chronicle)
Astros Get Critical Injury Updates On 2 Key Players (MSN)
AL West News
A’s: Athletics agree to sell their share of Coliseum land (YB)
M’s: Top Seattle Mariners Prospect Harry Ford Returns to Lineup for Arkansas Travelers (SI)
Halos: With Another Lost Season for Mike Trout, a Sobering Parallel Emerges (FG)
Angels RP throws fastest pitch of season (YB)
Mallcops: Josh Smith Joined Select Texas Rangers Group To Do This Against Houston Astros (SI)
MLB News
#MaxStrong: Freeman gets huge ovation after son’s health scare
After canceled flight, family goes to game and lands longest MLB HR of ‘24
Diamondbacks rally twice to beat Guardians 7-6 in 10 innings (YB)
White Sox tie record for AL’s longest losing streak
Braves lose All-Star SP to IL as playoff hopes take hit (YB)
Fitzgerald continues Bonds-like run with 1st leadoff homer
De La Cruz reaches 20/50 mark with massive four-XBH night
The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team (YB)
Houston Astros Birthdays
2B/OF Jim Pankovits (69) appeared in 316 games for Houston from 1984 through 1988, with a .