YULI GURRIEL NEWS

Homers in loss Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a solo home run during Thursday's loss to the Red Sox.

Impact With the Astros trailing 5-0 in the bottom of the ninth, Gurriel took Brandon Workman deep to get Houston on the board. After becoming the only Astro to not strike out against the Red Sox on Wednesday, the 36-year-old was the only Astro to score a run versus Boston on Thursday. Overall this season, Gurriel has put together a decent slash line of .310/.380/.519 with eight home runs and leads the Astros in hits (58), RBI (40) and batting average (.310).

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pérez's strong start helps Boston over Houston 5-1

Martín Pérez pitched 7 2/3 scoreless innings to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-1 win over the Houston Astros

JUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Knocks in run in win Gurriel went 0-for-2 with a sacrifice fly in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Red Sox.

Impact It was a quiet offensive day for both teams Wednesday, but Gurriel knocked in Jose Altuve on a sacrifice fly in the first inning. Also, Gurriel was the only Astro to not strike out in the game. The 37-year-old is slashing .301/.373/.497 in 212 plate appearances and leads the Astros with 39 RBI.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Valdez pitches 7 strong innings, Astros beat Red Sox 2-1

Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings and Kyle Tucker had two hits as the Houston Astros handed Nick Pivetta his first loss of the season in a 2-1 win over the Boston Red Sox

JUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to lineup Gurriel went 0-for-3 with a walk in Tuesday's 5-1 win over Boston.

Impact Gurriel returned to the lineup Tuesday after missing three games due to inflammation in his left middle finger.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Astros host the Red Sox after Garcia's strong showing

Houston looks to follow up a dominant performance by Tuesday starter Garcia

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garcia throws 7 solid innings, Astros beat Red Sox 5-1

Luis Garcia threw a career-high seven innings, Jose Altuve homered and the Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 for their third straight victory

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to return Tuesday Manager Dusty Baker said Tuesday that Gurriel (finger) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The Houston lineup will get a major boost Tuesday with Yordan Alvarez (wrist) also slated to return from a multi-game absence. Gurriel, who is slashing .309/.380/.511 with seven homers and 38 RBI on the campaign, will look to break out of a 4-for-27 skid in his return.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Richards, Red Sox to face Garcia, Astros

The Astros are expected to send Luis Garcia to the mound Tuesday and the Red Sox plan to give Garrett Richards the start

JUNE 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tucker, Astros down former bench coach Cora, Red Sox 11-2

Kyle Tucker had a season-best three hits and tied a career high with four RBIs as the Houston Astros beat former bench coach Alex Cora and the Boston Red Sox 11-2

MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't start Monday Gurriel (finger) won't start Monday's game against the Red Sox, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gurriel was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to left middle finger inflammation, and he'll miss a third consecutive game Monday. Manager Dusty Baker said that Gurriel is "getting close" to returning, and he's expected to return later in the series against Boston.

MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodriguez expected to start for the Red Sox against Astros

The Red Sox will start Eduardo Rodriguez on Monday while the Astros are expected to counter with Jose Urquidy

MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still out Sunday Gurriel (finger) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Padres, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The 36-year-old was scratched from Saturday's lineup with left middle finger inflammation, and he remains absent from Sunday's starting nine. It's unclear if Gurriel will be available off the bench for the series finale.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Snell scheduled to start for San Diego against Houston

The Padres will start Blake Snell on Sunday and the Astros are expected to counter with Zack Greinke

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tatis tying HR in 9th, Myers HR in 12th, Padres beat Astros

Fernando Tatis Jr. launched a monstrous, three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to tie it, Wil Myers hit a three-run drive in the 12th and the San Diego Padres beat the...

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scratched from Saturday's lineup Gurriel was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Padres due to left middle finger inflammation, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Taylor Jones will enter the lineup at first base Saturday. Gurriel had started in each of the last 12 games, but it's not yet clear whether his finger injury will force him to miss additional time.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Darvish, Padres to face Odorizzi, Astros

The Astros will send Jake Odorizzi to the mound Saturday and the Padres will give Yu Darvish the start

MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros slug 3 homers to end skid with 5-2 win over Dodgers

Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and Aledmys Díaz homered, and the Houston Astros stopped a four-game slide by topping Trevor Bauer and the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2

MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers in action against the Astros after Kershaw's strong showing

Los Angeles looks to follow up a dominant performance by Tuesday starter Clayton Kershaw

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros vs. Dodgers: How to win $1,000 for free on Tuesday's FS1 tilt

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MAY 25, 2021

Astros look to end 3-game losing streak against Dodgers

Houston is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over Los Angeles

MAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Altuve takes 16-game hit streak into matchup with Rangers

Houston's Altuve puts 16-game hit streak on the line against Rangers

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

García hits 2 more home runs, powers Rangers past Astros 8-4

Adolis García kept up his home run barrage, connecting twice and helping power the Texas Rangers past the Houston Astros 8-4

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros, streaking Altuve set for matchup with Rangers

Astros, streaking Altuve set for matchup with Rangers

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Altuve takes 14-game hit streak into matchup with Rangers

Altuve takes a 14-game hit streak into matchup with Rangers

MAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS