Alvarez, Correa go deep as Astros beat rookie Rangers 5-2
Yordan Álvarez and Carlos Correa both homered as the AL West-leading Houston Astros beat the rookie-laden Texas Rangers 5-2AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Odorizzi, Astros to take on Otto, Rangers
The Astros will start Jake Odorizzi on Friday and the Rangers are expected to counter with Glenn OttoAUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Loses in quality start Greinke (11-4) lost Monday's 7-1 contest with the Royals, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk with two strikeouts in six innings.
Impact Greinke was the tough-luck loser Monday, surrendering one run apiece in the second and third innings while Houston was only able to scratch across a single run against Kansas City starter Daniel Lynch. He's pitched to an excellent 2.90 ERA in seven second-half starts though the veteran has just 24 strikeouts in 40.1 innings during the stretch. The downturn in whiffs has led to a 6.3 K/9 -- Greinke's lowest mark since 2005.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Merrifield has 3 RBIs, Perez homers as KC downs Astros 7-1
Whit Merrifield had three hits and three RBIs, Salvador Perez extended a career high with his 33rd homer and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 7-1AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Greinke expected to start as Houston hosts Kansas City
The Astros are expected to send Zack Greinke to the mound Monday and the Royals plan to give Daniel Lynch the startAUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mariners score 4 in 11th to earn 6-3 win over Astros
Ty France tied the game with a solo home run in the ninth inning and put the Seattle Mariners on top with an RBI single in the 11th before Kyle Seager belted a three-run homer in a...AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dominant in no-decision Greinke allowed one run on five hits and did not walk or strike out a batter over six innings in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Royals. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Three of the five hits Greinke allowed were grounders that beat infield shifts. He deserved a better fate in what was the longest outing of his career without recording a punchout. The right-hander's won three of six starts since the All-Star break, sporting a 2.88 ERA during that stretch. Greinke is expected to pitch Monday at home against Kansas City.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dozier homer helps Royals to 3rd straight win over Astros
Hunter Dozier hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning, and the Kansas City Royals earned their third straight win over Houston, beating the Astros 3-2 Wednesday nig...AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lynch shuts down Astros for 7 innings as Royals win 3-1
Daniel Lynch allowed one run over seven sharp innings as the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 3-1AUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hurls seven scoreless innings Greinke (11-3) earned the win over the Angels on Friday, tossing seven scoreless innings during which he allowed two hits and no walks while striking out seven.
Impact The veteran starter registered his first scoreless appearance since an eight-inning, four-hit effort against Seattle on April 17. Greinke allowed only two Angels hitters to reach base and retired the final 14 batters he faced. The right-hander picked up his 11th win in the process -- only Chris Bassitt of Oakland has more victories among American League hurlers. Greinke will carry a 3.51 ERA into his next start, which is lined up to take place at Kansas City next week.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tucker's 1st grand slam backs stout Greinke ANAHEIM -- Considering how much trouble the Astros have had putting up big innings over the past two weeks, Kyle Tucker’s mighty swing of th...
AUGUST 14, 2021 • MLB.COM
Tucker's grand slam, Greinke's gem lead Astros over Angels
Kyle Tucker hit his first career grand slam, Zack Greinke pitched two-hit ball over seven scoreless innings and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-1AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Greinke expected to start for the Astros against Angels
The Astros will start Zack Greinke on Friday and the Angels are expected to counter with Patrick SandovalAUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Díaz has 3 hits, 3 RBIs in Astros' 5-3 win over Rockies
Aledmys Díaz had three hits and drove in three runs to lead the Houston Astros to 5-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on WednesdayAUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Quality start versus Minnesota Greinke allowed three runs on six hits and a walk with three strikeouts over six innings in a no-decision versus Minnesota.
Impact The right-hander notched his fourth quality start in his last eight outings, just meeting the requirements for the achievement. Greinke threw four innings of one-hit ball before Minnesota began to figure him out in the fifth and sixth. The 37-year-old has a 3.69 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 100:29 K:BB through 136.2 innings this season. Greinke lines up to make his next start versus the Angels during next weekend's three-game series.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Donaldson's RBI single in 11th lifts Twins over Astros 5-4
Mitch Garver homered early and Josh Donaldson’s RBI single in the 11th inning lifted the Minnesota Twins to a 5-4 win over the Houston Astros on Friday nightAUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins rookie Bailey Ober starts against Astros ace Zack Greinke Houston had the best record in the American League until the Twins won Thursday's series opener.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Greinke expected to start as Astros host the Twins
The Twins will start Bailey Ober on Friday and the Astros are expected to counter with Zack GreinkeAUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rookie Jax has solid start, helps Twins beat Astros 5-3
The Minnesota Twins got a solid start from rookie Griffin Jax, and Andrelton Simmons drove in two runs as they built a big lead early and held on for a 5-3 win over the Houston Ast...AUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chased early by Giants Greinke allowed six runs (four earned) on eight hits and two walks while striking out four over four-plus innings in a no-decision against the Giants on Saturday.
Impact In 53 innings at Oracle Park entering Saturday's game, Grienke never allowed a home run. That changed Saturday. He permitted four long balls, giving him 22 allowed over 130.2 innings for a career-worst 1.5 HR/9. Balls were flying out of the venue, as Houston bashed three to San Francisco's five, contributing to the season high runs allowed by Greinke. It's a game to shake off and look toward the next one if you're a pitcher, which for Greinke is expected to be Friday at home against the Twins.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Giants hit 5 HRs, rough up Greinke, Astros 8-6
The San Francisco Giants hit five home runs, including four off Astros ace Zack Greinke, and beat Houston 8-6 in an interleague matchup of division leadersJULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wood scheduled to start for San Francisco against Houston
The Astros will start Zack Greinke on Saturday while the Giants are expected to counter with Alex WoodJULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Altuve hits grand slam on 2-homer night, Astros beat Giants
José Altuve hit a grand slam in the sixth one inning after putting Houston ahead on a solo homer, and the AL-leading Houston Astros held off the San Francisco Giants 9-6 in a match...JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Posts quality start in win Greinke (10-3) allowed one earned run on five hits and two walks while striking out four across six innings, earning the win over the Rangers on Sunday.
Impact Greinke's only damage against him came from Eli White's sixth-inning solo home run. He continued his streak of allowing three or less runs over his last seven starts. The 37-year-old has a 3.48 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP across 126.2 innings. His next start is scheduled for Saturday in San Francisco.
JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Greinke leads Astros to 3-1 win; Rangers lose 12th straight
Zack Greinke threw six solid innings, Abraham Toro homered and the Houston Astros sent Texas to its 12th straight loss, beating the Rangers 3-1JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
