Astros try to extend road win streak in matchup with the Athletics
The Houston Astros visit the Oakland Athletics looking to continue a three-game road winning streakJULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JOSE ALTUVE #27 - SECOND BASEMAN - HOUSTON ASTROS
20 HR •
65 RBI •
.295 AVG
20 HR
65 RBI
.295 AVG
Urquidy, backed by Bregman, Maldonado, leads Astros over A's
José Urquidy allowed four hits over a career-high eight innings to win his third straight decision, helping the Houston Astros keep rolling with an 8-3 win over the Oakland Athleti...JULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Plenty of LA All-Stars; Ray to face former team
Los Angeles will be well represented in the July 19 All-Star Game at Dodger StadiumJULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trout, Ohtani, Betts, Turner to start All-Star Game in LA
Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels were elected Friday to start in the July 19 All-Star Game along with outfielders Mookie Betts and Trea Turner of the host Dod...JULY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Extends hitting streak to six games Altuve went 1-for-2 with a solo homer, two additional RBI and two walks in Thursday's 5-2 victory over the Royals.
Impact Altuve slugged his 17th home run in the fifth inning to tie the game 2-2 and added walks in the third and seventh. He also extended the Astros' lead to 4-2 with a sacrifice fly in the eighth. During his current six-game hitting streak, Altuve is slashing .435/.517/.783 with two homers and six RBI.
JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Verlander earns 11th win, leading Astros past Royals 5-2
Justin Verlander got his 11th win, Yordan Alvarez hit his 26th homer and the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2 to take the series 3-1JULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals hit 3 HRs off Javier, end Astros' 8-game win streak
Whit Merrifield, Hunter Dozier and Emmanuel Rivera all homered as the Kansas City Royals roughed up Cristian Javier early and held on for a 7-4 win over the Houston AstrosJULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat Wednesday Altuve isn't starting Wednesday against the Royals.
Impact Altuve has recorded hits in each of the last five games and has slashed .429/.500/.667 with a homer, two doubles, four runs, three RBI and a stolen base during that time. However, he'll get a day off while Mauricio Dubon starts at second base and leads off.
JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Astros host the Royals, aim to extend home win streak
The Houston Astros host the Kansas City Royals trying to extend a nine-game home winning streakJULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros host the Royals on home winning streak
The Houston Astros, on an eight-game home winning streak, host the Kansas City RoyalsJULY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lopez leads Royals against the Astros after 4-hit performance
The Kansas City Royals play the Houston Astros after Nicky Lopez had four hits on Sunday in a 7-4 win over the TigersJULY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trout's slump worsens, Astros strike out 20 to sweep Angels
Angels star Mike Trout finished 0 for 11 with nine strikeouts in a three-game series and Los Angeles hitters fanned 20 times overall in a 4-2 loss to the Houston AstrosJULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Racks up three extra-base hits Altuve went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, two doubles, three total runs and a stolen base in Saturday's 9-1 victory against the Angels.
Impact Altuve was a big part of Houston's offense in the win, doubling and scoring in each of the first two innings before knocking a solo home run in the sixth. Of the second baseman's past nine hits, seven -- four doubles and three homers -- have gone for extra bases. Altuve has also been running more of late, tallying three thefts over his past six games. With six steals on the season, he has already surpassed the five he totaled in 2021.
JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Maldonado hits 2 of 5 Houston homers in 9-1 win over Angels
Martín Maldonado homered twice and Jose Altuve, Kyle Tucker and Chas McCormick added a home run each as the Houston Astros built a big lead early and didn’t let up in a 9-1 rout of...JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aaron Judge, Ronald Acuña Jr. elected MLB All-Star starters
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. were elected Thursday to start in the July 19 All-Star Game at Dodger StadiumJUNE 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Verlander dominates, Castro homers, Astros beat Mets 2-0
Justin Verlander pitched two-hit ball for eight innings, light-hitting backup catcher Jason Castro lined a two-run homer in the ninth and the Houston Astros beat the Mets 2-0 to se...JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers, steals two bases Sunday Altuve went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two stolen bases, a walk and a strikeout in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Yankees.
Impact Altuve showcased plenty of power during the Astros' four-game series against the Yankees, and he recorded his first steals since June 4 during Sunday's 10-inning loss. The 32-year-old went 5-for-14 with two homers, two doubles, four runs, two RBI and two stolen bases over the four matchups against the Yankees.
JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bronx jeers fuel Altuve in intense series NEW YORK -- The fans at Yankee Stadium let Astros second baseman Jose Altuve have it during this weekend's four-game series in the Bronx....
JUNE 26, 2022 • MLB.COM
Stanton HR ends Yanks' 16 1/3-inning hitless slump vs Astros
Giancarlo Stanton homered against Houston’s José Urquidy with one out in the seventh inning, ending the New York Yankees’ hitless drought at 16 1/3 innings and spoiling the Astros’...JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers in victory Altuve went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Yankees.
Impact Altuve took Michael King deep for a solo shot in the top of the eighth inning, expanding the Astros' lead to 2-0. The long ball was his 14th of the season and second in five games. The second baseman has been hot recently, going 8-for-26 with two homers, two doubles, two RBI and seven runs over the last seven games. Altuve remains one of the best fantasy options at his position in his 12th major-league campaign.
JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Houston Astros stun Yankees with combined no-hitter
Astros' Cristian Javier, Héctor Neris and Ryan Pressly combined on the first no-hitter against the Yankees in 19 years.JUNE 25, 2022
Astros' Javier, bullpen combine to no-hit Yanks in 3-0 win
Cristian Javier, Héctor Neris and Ryan Pressly combined on the first no-hitter against the New York Yankees in 19 years, shutting down the best team in baseball and pitching the Ho...JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Verlander pitches Astros to 3-1 win, ends Yanks' home streak
Justin Verlander pitched four-hit ball over seven innings, Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer and the Houston Astros beat the Yankees 3-1 to stop New York’s 15-game home winning str...JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
