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Game 1 was taken by the Astros in a 7-3 win. [[Luis García (pitcher, born 1996)|Luis García]] started the game for Houston, but exited in the first inning with elbow discomfort.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Garcia exits with elbow discomfort in another rotation blow |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/luis-garcia-exits-astros-game-with-elbow-injury |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref> [[Brandon Bielak]] entered the game as the [[long reliever]], striking out 6 over 4 innings, while giving up 2 runs. [[Ryne Stanek]] (2-1) recorded the win, pitching 1 scoreless inning in relief. [[Mauricio Dubón]] dominated in his “revenge game” recording 2 RBI and 2 runs scored on 3 hits against his former team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dubón enjoys every second of 'singlehandedly' beating Giants |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/giants/astros-mauricio-dubon-enjoys-every-second-singlehandedly-beating-giants |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=RSN |language=en}}</ref> [[Sean Hjelle]] (1-1) took the loss for San Francisco, giving up 5 runs over 1 inning.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Giants 3, Astros 7 Final Score (05/01/2023) on MLB Gameday |url=https://www.mlb.com/gameday/giants-vs-astros/2023/05/01/718350/final/box |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref> Game 2 went to the Giants in a 2-0 Astros loss. [[Anthony DeSclafani]] (3-1) got the win for San Francisco, pitching 8 scoreless innings, striking out 3, allowing 3 hits and no runs. [[Camilo Doval]] got the save throwing a scoreless 9th. [[Hunter Brown (baseball)|Hunter Brown]] (3-1) took the loss for Houston, pitching 4.1 innings, giving up 2 earned runs over 4 hits and 5 BB, while striking out 4. [[Matt Gage]] made his season debut, throwing 1.2 scoreless innings for the Astros, while allowing 2 hits and striking out 1.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Giants 2, Astros 0 Final Score (05/02/2023) on MLB Gameday |url=https://www.mlb.com/gameday/giants-vs-astros/2023/05/02/718337/final |access-date=2023-05-04 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref> Game 3 went to the Giants, giving them the series win. [[Logan Webb]] (2-5) got the win for San Francisco, pitching 7.2 innings, while giving up 2 earned runs over 5 hits and 2 BB, and striking out 5. [[Scott Alexander]] was awarded a hold, throwing 0.1 innings and striking out the 1 batter he faced. [[Camilo Doval]] got the save for the Giants, throwing 1 scoreless inning with 1 BB and 1 strikeout. [[Framber Valdez]] (2-4) took the loss for Houston, pitching 6 innings, striking out 8, while allowing 2 runs on 5 hits and 2 BB. [[Alex Bregman]] scored both of the Astros’ runs on an 8th inning 2-run home run.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Giants 4, Astros 2 Final Score (05/03/2023) on MLB Gameday |url=https://www.mlb.com/gameday/giants-vs-astros/2023/05/03/718326/final |access-date=2023-05-04 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref>
Game 1 was taken by the Astros in a 7-3 win. [[Luis García (pitcher, born 1996)|Luis García]] started the game for Houston, but exited in the first inning with elbow discomfort.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Garcia exits with elbow discomfort in another rotation blow |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/luis-garcia-exits-astros-game-with-elbow-injury |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref> [[Brandon Bielak]] entered the game as the [[long reliever]], striking out 6 over 4 innings, while giving up 2 runs. [[Ryne Stanek]] (2-1) recorded the win, pitching 1 scoreless inning in relief. [[Mauricio Dubón]] dominated in his “revenge game” recording 2 RBI and 2 runs scored on 3 hits against his former team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dubón enjoys every second of 'singlehandedly' beating Giants |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/giants/astros-mauricio-dubon-enjoys-every-second-singlehandedly-beating-giants |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=RSN |language=en}}</ref> [[Sean Hjelle]] (1-1) took the loss for San Francisco, giving up 5 runs over 1 inning.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Giants 3, Astros 7 Final Score (05/01/2023) on MLB Gameday |url=https://www.mlb.com/gameday/giants-vs-astros/2023/05/01/718350/final/box |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref> Game 2 went to the Giants in a 2-0 Astros loss. [[Anthony DeSclafani]] (3-1) got the win for San Francisco, pitching 8 scoreless innings, striking out 3, allowing 3 hits and no runs. [[Camilo Doval]] got the save throwing a scoreless 9th. [[Hunter Brown (baseball)|Hunter Brown]] (3-1) took the loss for Houston, pitching 4.1 innings, giving up 2 earned runs over 4 hits and 5 BB, while striking out 4. [[Matt Gage]] made his season debut, throwing 1.2 scoreless innings for the Astros, while allowing 2 hits and striking out 1.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Giants 2, Astros 0 Final Score (05/02/2023) on MLB Gameday |url=https://www.mlb.com/gameday/giants-vs-astros/2023/05/02/718337/final |access-date=2023-05-04 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref> Game 3 went to the Giants, giving them the series win. [[Logan Webb]] (2-5) got the win for San Francisco, pitching 7.2 innings, while giving up 2 earned runs over 5 hits and 2 BB, and striking out 5. [[Scott Alexander]] was awarded a hold, throwing 0.1 innings and striking out the 1 batter he faced. [[Camilo Doval]] got the save for the Giants, throwing 1 scoreless inning with 1 BB and 1 strikeout. [[Framber Valdez]] (2-4) took the loss for Houston, pitching 6 innings, striking out 8, while allowing 2 runs on 5 hits and 2 BB. [[Alex Bregman]] scored both of the Astros’ runs on an 8th inning 2-run home run.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Giants 4, Astros 2 Final Score (05/03/2023) on MLB Gameday |url=https://www.mlb.com/gameday/giants-vs-astros/2023/05/03/718326/final |access-date=2023-05-04 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref>


'''May 5-7 at [[2023 Seattle Mariners season|Seattle Mariners]]: Hou Leads 1-0'''
'''May 5-7 at [[2023 Seattle Mariners season|Seattle Mariners]]: Series Tied At 1'''


Before game 1 of the series, the Astros announced that [[Luis García (pitcher, born 1996)|Luis García]], would undergo season-ending [[Tommy John elbow surgery]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=McTaggart |first1=Brian |title='A tremendous blow': Garcia to undergo Tommy John surgery |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/luis-garcia-tommy-john-surgery |website=mlb.com |publisher=Major League Baseball |access-date=6 May 2023 |ref=102}}</ref>
Before game 1 of the series, the Astros announced that [[Luis García (pitcher, born 1996)|Luis García]], would undergo season-ending [[Tommy John elbow surgery]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=McTaggart |first1=Brian |title='A tremendous blow': Garcia to undergo Tommy John surgery |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/luis-garcia-tommy-john-surgery |website=mlb.com |publisher=Major League Baseball |access-date=6 May 2023 |ref=102}}</ref>
Houston took game 1 by a score of 6-4. [[Cristian Javier]] got the start for the Astros going against [[Luis Castillo (pitcher, born 1992)|Luis Castillo]], who got the start for the Mariners. The scoring started in the top of the third, when [[Jake Meyers]] lead off with a double, then moved to third on a sacrifice bunt by [[Martín Maldonado]], then with two outs a walk by [[Alex Bregman]], and a three-run Homer Run by [[Yordan Álvarez]] to center field. Houston would score a fourth run in the fourth inning by [[Kyle Tucker]] coming home on a line-out by [[Corey Julks]]. Seattle would not score until the bottom of the fifth, when [[Cal Raleigh]], singled to right field, then moved to second base on a single by [[Teoscar Hernández]], and moved to third on a wild pitch by Javier, a one-out walk to [[Taylor Trammell]] to load the bases, and then a double by [[Kolten Wong]] to make the score 4-3 Houston. Seattle would tie the game in the bottom of the eighth inning on a single by [[Eugenio Suárez]], scoring [[Ty France]]. Houston would regain the lead in the top of the ninth, on a two-run homer to center by Kyle Tucker to make the score 6-4 Houston. Cristian Javier would pitch seven innings giving up three runs, getting a no-decision. Luis Castillo would also go seven innings giving up four runs and getting a no-decision. [[Bryan Abreu]] would get the win, [[Matt Brash (baseball)|Matt Brash]], would get the loss, and [[Ryan Pressly]] would get the save. [[Scott Servais]] was ejected in the ninth by home plate umpire, Shane Livensparger for arguing balls and strikes.<ref>{{cite web |title=Astros 6, Mariners 4 Final Score (05-05-2023) on MLB Gameday |url=https://www.mlb.com/gameday/astros-vs-mariners/2023/05/05/718297/final/wrap |website=mlb.com |access-date=6 May 2023 |ref=103}}</ref>
Houston took game 1 by a score of 6-4. [[Cristian Javier]] got the start for the Astros going against [[Luis Castillo (pitcher, born 1992)|Luis Castillo]], who got the start for the Mariners. The scoring started in the top of the third, when [[Jake Meyers]] lead off with a double, then moved to third on a sacrifice bunt by [[Martín Maldonado]], then with two outs a walk by [[Alex Bregman]], and a three-run Homer Run by [[Yordan Álvarez]] to center field. Houston would score a fourth run in the fourth inning by [[Kyle Tucker]] coming home on a line-out by [[Corey Julks]]. Seattle would not score until the bottom of the fifth, when [[Cal Raleigh]], singled to right field, then moved to second base on a single by [[Teoscar Hernández]], and moved to third on a wild pitch by Javier, a one-out walk to [[Taylor Trammell]] to load the bases, and then a double by [[Kolten Wong]] to make the score 4-3 Houston. Seattle would tie the game in the bottom of the eighth inning on a single by [[Eugenio Suárez]], scoring [[Ty France]]. Houston would regain the lead in the top of the ninth, on a two-run homer to center by Kyle Tucker to make the score 6-4 Houston. Cristian Javier would pitch seven innings giving up three runs, getting a no-decision. Luis Castillo would also go seven innings giving up four runs and getting a no-decision. [[Bryan Abreu]] would get the win, [[Matt Brash (baseball)|Matt Brash]], would get the loss, and [[Ryan Pressly]] would get the save. [[Scott Servais]] was ejected in the ninth by home plate umpire, Shane Livensparger for arguing balls and strikes.<ref>{{cite web |title=Astros 6, Mariners 4 Final Score (05-05-2023) on MLB Gameday |url=https://www.mlb.com/gameday/astros-vs-mariners/2023/05/05/718297/final/wrap |website=mlb.com |access-date=6 May 2023 |ref=103}}</ref>
Seattle would take game 2 by a score of 7-5.[[J.P. France| ]] would make his MLB debut going against[[Marco Gonzales| ]]. France would go five inning, striking out five, one walk, and would get a no-decisio. Gonzales would go six inning, giving up three run, and would get a no-decision. Houston would open up the scoring in the fourth by scoring two runs. Houston would score a third run in the fifth innin. Seattle would not score until the bottom of the eighth inning when they scored seven runs off the Astros bullpen. Houston would cut the lead to two in the ninth scoring two runs off of[[Paul Sewald| ]].[[Tayler Saucedo| ]] would get the win and[[Rafael Montero (baseball)| ]] would get the loss.

==Regular season standings==
==Regular season standings==


Revision as of 04:31, 7 May 2023


2023 Houston Astros
DivisionAL West Division
BallparkMinute Maid Park
CityHouston, Texas
Record17–15 (.531)
OwnersJim Crane
ManagersDusty Baker
TelevisionAT&T SportsNet Southwest
(Todd Kalas, Kevin Eschenfelder, Geoff Blum, Mike Stanton)
RadioKTRH 740 Weekday Night Games Sportstalk 790
Houston Astros Radio Network
(Robert Ford, Steve Sparks, Geoff Blum)
KLAT (Spanish)
(Francisco Romero, Alex Treviño)
StatsESPN.com
Baseball Reference
← 2022 Seasons

The 2023 Houston Astros season is the 62nd season for the Houston Astros, a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise located in Houston, Texas, their 59th as the Astros, 11th in both the American League (AL) and AL West division, and 24th at Minute Maid Park. They entered the season as defending World Series champions, their second title, as well both the defending AL and AL West champions.

Offseason

November—December 2022

The Houston Astros finished the 2022 season as World Series champions, their second title overall, and first since 2017.[1] Their 106 regular-season wins represented the second-highest total in franchise history, to the 2019 club, and the fifth 100-win season in team history. They clinched their fifth AL West division title, and 13th overall, and fifth league pennant, including four AL pennants. Further, their entrance into the 2022 American League Championship Series (ALCS) was their sixth consecutive, representing the longest streak for an AL club. It trailed only the Atlanta Braves, who played eight consecutive National League Championship Series (1991–1998) for most consecutive League Championship Series (LCS) played.[2]

On November 8, 2022, it was announced that manager Dusty Baker would be back for the 2023 season as Astros manager.[3]

On November 11, 2022, it was announced that general manager (GM) James Click would not be returning to the Astros for the 2023 season.[4] The following day, assistant GM Scott Powers was fired. Click had hired Powers from the Los Angeles Dodgers' front office in January 2022.[5] Charles Cook and Bill Firkus were both promoted to assistant GM following the World Series. While the club operated without an officially-titled GM, club owner Jim Crane became active in the role, including directly negotiating with free agents. Cook, Firkus, and co-assistant GM Andrew Ball each assumed increased responsibilities.[6]

The Astros signed hitting coach Alex Cintrón to an extension to run through the 2025 season on November 21, 2022. Having interviewed for the Toronto Blue Jays' bench coach position, the Astros re-signed him before the Blue Jays finalized their decision.[7]

On November 28, 2022, the Astros signed 1st baseman José Abreu to a three-year, $58.5 million contract.[8]

Catcher Jason Castro announced his retirement from playing on December 2, 2022. The Astros' first-round selection and number 10 overall in the 2008 MLB draft from Stanford University, Castro spent nine of 12 major league seasons in Houston, earning an All-Star selection in 2013 while starring on teams that lost 107, 111, and 92 games during the club's period of rebuilding. Although injury in 2022 precluded him from playing in the Astros' championship run, he earned his first World Series ring. Upon retirement, Castro ranked as the Astros' career leader among catchers in home runs (71), and his 717 games at the position ranked third behind Alan Ashby and Brad Ausmus.[9]

On December 21, 2022, the Astros re-signed outfielder Michael Brantley to a 1-year, $12 million contract[10]

January—February 2023

Former broadcaster Bill Brown and infielder Bill Doran were announced on January 21, 2023, as inductees to the Houston Astros Hall of Fame with an induction ceremony prior to a contest on August 12 versus on the Los Angeles Angels.[11] The announcement came during the annual Astros FanFest, held at Minute Maid Park. It was the first Astros FanFest since 2020, prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to cancellation of the following two annual events.[12]

On January 26, 2023, the Astros named Dana Brown as their next general manager, hiring him from the position as the Atlanta Braves' vice president of scouting.[13]

On February 10, 2023, the Astros announced that they extended pitcher Cristian Javier for 5 years & $64 million.[14]

Transactions

See also: Major League Baseball transactions
Free agents

Free agents

Major League free agents
Following 2022 World Series
Michael Brantley (LF) Astros electing free agency
November 6, 2022
Contracts expired after World Series[15]
 Re-signed with Houston Astros[10]
1 year, $12 million
December 21, 2022
Jason Castro (C) Retired[16]
Announced retirement
December 2, 2022
Aledmys Díaz (UT) Signed with Oakland Athletics[17]
2 years, $14.5 million
December 13, 2022
Yuli Gurriel (1B) Signed with Miami Marlins[18]
Minor league contract
Rafael Montero (RHP) Re-signed with Houston Astros[19]
3 years, $34.5 million
November 12, 2022
Christian Vázquez (C) Signed with Minnesota Twins[20]
3 years, $30 million
December 16, 2022
Player option held
Justin Verlander (SP) Astros becoming free agents
following options decisions
November 10, 2022
Player declined option for 2023[21]
 Signed with New York Mets[22]
2 years, $86.66 million
December 7, 2022
Vesting option for 2025
Club options held
Trey Mancini (1B/LF) Astros becoming free agents
following options decisions
November 9, 2022
Team declined options for 2023[23]
 Signed with Chicago Cubs[24]
2 years, $14 million
January 20, 2023
Will Smith (LHP) Signed with Texas Rangers[25]
1 year, $1.5 million
March 4, 2023
Incoming free agents
José Abreu (1B) Departed Chicago White Sox
November 6, 2022
Contract expired
 Signed with Houston Astros[26]
November 28, 2022
3 years, $58.5 million
Non-tendered
Josh James (RHP) Arbitration-eligible group
November 18, 2022
Non-tendered by team[27]
 Current free agent
Minor league free agents
Austin Davis (LHP) Departed Minnesota Twins
 Signed November 16, 2022[28]
Dixon Machado (SS) Departed San Francisco Giants
 Signed November 22, 2022[29]
Ty Buttrey (RHP) Departed Los Angeles Angels
 Signed January 31, 2023[30]
Bryan Garcia (RHP) Departed Detroit Tigers
 Signed February 7, 2023[31]
Arbitration-phase players

Arbitration-phase players

Arbitration-eligible players
Player Pos. Tendered Hearing Agreed Salary Arb. year Free agent Ref.
Phil Maton RHP November 18, 2022 No January 13, 2023 $2,550,000 3 2024 [32]
Ryne Stanek $3,600,000
Framber Valdez LHP $6,800,000 2 2026
Cristian Javier RHP February 10, 2023[Extension 1] $64,000,000} 1 2028 [32][14]
José Urquidy January 13, 2023 $3,025,000 2026 [32]
Blake Taylor LHP $830,000
Kyle Tucker RF Yes February 9, 2023 $5,000,000 [33]
Mauricio Dubón † UT No January 13, 2023 $1,400,000 2027 [32]
Josh James RHP Non-tendered Declared free agent 2023
†—Super Two player (description:[34])

Also:[27][35]

40-man roster

40-man roster

November 15, 2022 Added — ahead of deadline for eligibility for protection from Rule 5 draft: [36]
December 2, 2022 Claimed off waivers: [37]
January 3, 2023 Acquired in trade: [38]
February 13, 2023 Claimed off waivers: [39]

World Baseball Classic

The following Astros committed to represent their respective countries at the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC): [40][41]

2023 WBC participants
Individual Role Nation represented Achievements Ref.
Bryan Abreu Pitcher Dominican Republic Dominican Republic [42]
Cristian Javier Pitcher 1–0, 4.0 IP, 0.00 ERA (tied for 1st in WBC)
Rafael Montero Pitcher 2 G, 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R
Héctor Neris Pitcher
Jeremy Peña Shortstop [43]
José Urquidy Pitcher Mexico Mexico 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)[a] 1–0, 4.26 ERA, 6.1 IP [42]
Martín Maldonado Catcher Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Caught unofficial perfect game vs Israel[b] [44]
José Altuve Second baseman Venezuela Venezuela Won Pool D
(4–0)[c]
Luis García Pitcher 7 IP, 10 SO, 2.57 ERA [42]
Omar López Manager Ist assignment as Team Venezuela's mamager
Ryan Pressly Pitcher United States United States 2nd place, silver medalist(s)[d] 3 G, 3 IP, 0.00 ERA, 2 SV [42]
Kyle Tucker Outfielder 5-for-15 (.333/.353/.733), 1 double, 1 triple, 1 home run [43]

During Venezuela's quarterfinals loss to the United States, Altuve sustained a left thumb fracture from an errant Daniel Bard pitch. Altuve underwent surgery and was expected to miss the first two months of the regular season.[45]

Spring training

The Astros played their first Spring Training game on February 25, 2022, versus the New York Mets, and ended preseason activities on March 28 versus the Triple-A affiliate Sugar Land Space Cowboys. On March 8, the Astros faced Team Venezuela, a participant in the World Baseball Classic.[46]

The club finished third overall in Grapefruit League play with a 14–10 record. They scored 140 runs while allowing 97; their +43 run differential led all MLB teams in spring training.[47]

For their final Opening Day roster spots, the Astros selected reliever Ronel Blanco, catcher Yainer Díaz, outfielder Corey Julks, reliever Seth Martinez, and catcher César Salazar. Julks and Salazar were selected to an MLB roster for the first time in their careers, positioning them for their major league debuts. Díaz and Martinez made the MLB Opening Day roster for the first time in their careers.[48]

2023 Spring Training non-roster invitees
Player Position 2022 organization Ref.
91 • Ross Adolph OF Houston Astros [49]
78 • Luke Berryhill C Houston Astros [50]
51 • Ty Buttrey RHP Los Angeles Angels [30]
76 • Devin Conn RHP Houston Astros [51]
83 • Marty Costes OF Houston Astros [52]
39 • Austin Davis LHP Minnesota Twins [28]
84 • Justin Dirden OF Houston Astros [53]
86 • Jimmy Endersby RHP Houston Astros [54]
35 • Bryan Garcia RHP Detroit Tigers [31]
74 • Austin Hansen RHP ↑ [55]
87 • Corey Julks OF Houston Astros [56]
81 • Grae Kessinger INF Houston Astros [57]
28 • Dixon Machado INF San Francisco Giants [29]
— • Jaime Melendez RHP Houston Astros [58]
72 • Jayden Murray RHP Houston Astros [59]
71 • Joe Record RHP Houston Astros [60]
70 • Matt Ruppenthal RHP Houston Astros
89 • César Salazar C Houston Astros [61]
80 • C. J. Stubbs C Houston Astros [62]
↑—Did not play.
Reference:[63]

Regular season

For the first time, MLB scheduled each team in the league to play every other team in the league during the regular season, resulting in Houston facing National League (NL) teams 46 times, compared to 20 times under prior scheduling.[64]

2023 regular season format
No. League Group Teams Total
13 AL West 4 Mariners, Angels, Rangers, Athletics 52
7 AL 4 White Sox, Blue Jays, Yankees, Red Sox 28
6 AL 6 Twins, Rays, Guardians, Tigers, Royals, Orioles 36
4 NL 1 Rockies 4
3 NL 14 All other NL teams 42
Total 162

Houston's Opening Day was played versus the Chicago White Sox on March 30, 2023, at Minute Maid Park, and the season concludes on October 1 versus the Arizona Diamondbacks.[65]

Opening Day

Opening Day starting lineup
No. Player Pos. Times
Batters
 3 Jeremy Peña SS 2
 2 Alex Bregman 3B 7
44 Yordan Álvarez LF 3
79 José Abreu 1B 1
30 Kyle Tucker RF 3
21 Yainer Díaz DH 1
 6 Jake Meyers CF 1
15 Martín Maldonado C 4
14 Mauricio Dubón 2B 1
Starting pitcher
59 Framber Valdez 2
References:[66][67]

March–April

Opening Series, March 30–April 2 vs Chicago White Sox: HOU split series, 2–2

The Astros opened the 2023 regular season at Minute Maid Park with festivities to honor the club's 2022 championship season, including presenting World Series rings to players, coaches, and all 2,000 team personnel.[68] Houston's Framber Valdez pitched opposite of Chicago's Dylan Cease as their team's respective Opening Day starters. While both remained unscored upon while still on the mound, Cease was more dominant, striking out 10 en route to retiring 19 consecutive Astros hitters. Newcomer José Abreu singled in the sixth inning off Cease for his first base hit as an Astro. In the ninth inning, Andrew Vaughn hit a tie-breaking two-run double that led a 3–2 White Sox win. The loss ended 10 consecutive Opening Day wins for the Astros, which had tied a major league record. Previously, Houston had remained unbeaten on Opening Day since moving to the American League.[69] For the first time since 2011, José Altuve was not present as Houston's Opening Day starting second baseman. The last player to start before Altuve was Bill Hall.[70] In seventh inning of the second game, on March 31, Yordan Álvarez hit a bases-clearing double that represented the game-winning run in a 6–3 win. Preceding Álvarez' double was Kyle Tucker's first home run of the season, driving in two runs in the sixth. Corey Julks started as designated hitter and singled off Lance Lynn in his first major league at bat.[71] On April 1, Tucker (go-ahead run batted in, RBI) and Álvarez (three hits, one RBI) again were key offensive contributors to win over Chicago, 6–4. Ronel Blanco made his season debut and threw two clutch scoreless innings in relief to keep the score tied, 3–3.[72]

April 3–5 vs Detroit Tigers: DET won series, 2–1

During the series opener versus Detroit, Álvarez connected for his 100th career home run, becoming the fifth-fastest player (372 games) in major league history to accomplish the feat, following Ryan Howard, Aaron Judge, Gary Sánchez, and Pete Alonso.[73] The Astros, who lost the first two games of the series, defeated the Tigers in the finale, 8–2. Chas McCormick, Tucker, and Peña each homered and starting pitcher Cristian Javier allowed five hits and one run over six innings to earn his first win of the season.[74]

April 7–9 at Minnesota Twins: MIN won series, 2–1

In the Astros' first road game of the season, Twins starter Sonny Gray struck out a career-high 13, the first of 16 total by Astros hitters. In the bottom of the tenth inning, reliever Ryne Stanek (1–1) lost control with two walks and two wild pitches, setting up Kyle Farmer's walk-off single that produced a 3–2 Twins victory.[75] In the second game of the series, the Astros struck out another 17 times. Home runs by Alvarez (grand slam) and Peña provided all of Houston's scoring; however, Farmer, Christian Vázquez, and Byron Buxton each had key hits for the Twins as they held for a 9–6 win.[76] In the finale, McCormick homered and drove in four while Hunter Brown (1–0) allowed two hits over a career-high seven innings on the way to lead a 5–1 Astros victory.[77]

April 10–12 at Pittsburgh Pirates: HOU won series, 2–1

The Astros won their first contest of the season against an NL opponent, 8–2, at PNC Park behind three hits each from Yordan Álvarez (5 total times on base, 2 RBI) and Mauricio Dubón, and 3 walks, one hit, and 2 runs scored by Alex Bregman. Starter Framber Valdez (1–1) navigated three hits, one hit batsman and five walks to deliver 7 solid innings with both runs allowed. He struck out five and induced three double plays.[78] The following game, closer Ryan Pressly surrendered a walk-off home run to Ji-hwan Bae in a 7–4 Pirates win.[79] On April 12, 2023, Julks hit his first major league home run while facing Rich Hill, and Bregman also homered, fueling a 7–0 Astros win. Meanwhile José Urquidy earned his first win of the season with just two hits surrendered in six innings.[80]

April 14–16 vs Texas Rangers • Lone Star Series • TEX won series, 2–1

The Astros returned to Minute Maid Park, and the Rangers arrived with new manager Bruce Bochy, who, like Dusty Baker, had previously managed the San Francicso Giants. Also rival managers with other National League clubs, entering the series, Baker was ninth in major league history for wins by managers (2,099), while Bochy was 11th (2,010).[81] In the middle game, Yordan Álvarez drove in three runs and Hunter Brown (2–0) worked seven innings with two unearned runs and five strikeouts to lead Houston to an 8–2 win.[82] In the finale, the Rangers took advantage of defensive miscues by the Astros that led to eight unearned runs and a 9–1 win, including six runs in the seventh inning highlighted by Marcus Semien's grand slam.[83] César Salazar singled in the ninth inning as a pinch hitter for his first major league hit.[84]

April 17–19 vs Toronto Blue Jays: HOU won series, 2–1

On April 18, Toronto starter Chris Bassitt (2–2) did not allow an Astros hit until the fourth inning on a two-out José Abreu single. José Urquidy (1–2) allowed home runs to Matt Chapman and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.[85] In the series finale, Luis García (1–2) earned his first win of the season with nine strikeouts over seven innings. Jeremy Peña hit a three-run home run to highlight a six-run bottom of the eighth inning in an 8–1 final score.[86]

April 21–23 at Atlanta Braves: HOU won series, 3–0

In a series featuring the two previous World Series champions, Yordan Álvarez hit a tie-breaking two-run home run in the ninth inning as Houston won the opener, 6–4.[87] The Astros next won the middle game, 6–3, aided by a pair of two-run home runs in the sixth inning from Álvarez and Tucker. Starter Framber Valdez (2–2) collected his fourth straight quality start despite allowing eight hits and two home runs, getting the Braves lineup to go 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position.[88] Cristian Javier worked six innings on April 23, allowing three hits and striking out 10. In the eighth inning, Álvarez delivered a game-tying two-single versus A. J. Minter (1–2) before Julks singled in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning on the way to a 5–2 win for the first Astros' sweep of the season.[89]

April 24–26 at Tampa Bay Rays: HOU won series, 2–1

On April 24, the Rays defeated the Astros, 8–3, to set the modern-era record for wins to start the season at home with 14. Rookie Taj Bradley (3–0) won the third of his first three major league starts and shortstop Wander Franco had four hits and an impressive barehanded catch of a Martín Maldonado fly ball in foul territory.[90] Behind six masterful shutout innings from starter Luis García (2–2), the Astros won the middle game of the series while halting the Rays' home winning streak. In the fifth inning, the Astros scored five runs powered by four doubles, leading to a 5–0 win.[91] The Astros shut out the Rays for a second straight game, 1–0, behind seven dominant innings from Hunter Brown (3–0) and one inning apiece from Héctor Neris and Ryan Pressly.[e] Alex Bregman drove in the game's only run on a misplayed double play opportunity by Wander Franco in the first inning. Mauricio Dubon extended a hitting streak to 20 games in the fifth, the most by an Astro since Hunter Pence authored 23 straight in 2011.[92][93]

April 28-30 vs Philadelphia Phillies: PHI won series, 2-1

In a 2022 World Series rematch, the Phillies started out strong, winning 3-1, recording eight hits, compared to the Astros 3 hits. Jeremy Peña and Kyle Schwarber both hit home runs, each hitting their respective home runs over 400 feet (Peña: 402 feet) (Schwarber: 407 feet). Aaron Nola (2-2) struck out 6, while only allowing 3 hits and 1 earned run, and recorded the win, with José Alvarado recording the save, his 5th of the season. Framber Valdez (2-3) took the loss, giving up 8 hits and 3 earned runs, while striking out 3.[94] Game 2 was also taken by the Phillies, with them recording a 6-1 win. Zack Wheeler (3-1) recorded the win, striking out 7, over 6 shutout innings. Cristian Javier (2-1) took the loss, giving up 3 earned runs over 5.2 innings, while striking out 6. Nick Castellanos homered off Javier in the 4th inning, and Kody Clemens homered off Phil Maton in the 6th. Jeremy Peña scored the Astros’ lone run on an 8th inning homer off Andrew Vasquez.[95] Game 3 was taken by Houston, in a 4-3 win to avoid being swept. José Urquidy (2-2) recorded the win, and Héctor Neris, Rafael Montero, and Bryan Abreu all recorded holds, with Ryan Pressly recording the save. Bailey Falter (0-5) took the loss for the Phillies, giving up 4 earned runs over 4.1 innings, including Jake Meyers’ 407 foot homer in the 4th inning. J. T. Realmuto and Kody Clemens both homered for the Phillies, and Kyle Schwarber scored on an Alex Bregman error, keeping the game close, but a 5th inning Kyle Tucker RBI single kept the Astros ahead for the win.[96]

May

May 1-3 vs San Francisco Giants: SF won series, 2-1

Game 1 was taken by the Astros in a 7-3 win. Luis García started the game for Houston, but exited in the first inning with elbow discomfort.[97] Brandon Bielak entered the game as the long reliever, striking out 6 over 4 innings, while giving up 2 runs. Ryne Stanek (2-1) recorded the win, pitching 1 scoreless inning in relief. Mauricio Dubón dominated in his “revenge game” recording 2 RBI and 2 runs scored on 3 hits against his former team.[98] Sean Hjelle (1-1) took the loss for San Francisco, giving up 5 runs over 1 inning.[99] Game 2 went to the Giants in a 2-0 Astros loss. Anthony DeSclafani (3-1) got the win for San Francisco, pitching 8 scoreless innings, striking out 3, allowing 3 hits and no runs. Camilo Doval got the save throwing a scoreless 9th. Hunter Brown (3-1) took the loss for Houston, pitching 4.1 innings, giving up 2 earned runs over 4 hits and 5 BB, while striking out 4. Matt Gage made his season debut, throwing 1.2 scoreless innings for the Astros, while allowing 2 hits and striking out 1.[100] Game 3 went to the Giants, giving them the series win. Logan Webb (2-5) got the win for San Francisco, pitching 7.2 innings, while giving up 2 earned runs over 5 hits and 2 BB, and striking out 5. Scott Alexander was awarded a hold, throwing 0.1 innings and striking out the 1 batter he faced. Camilo Doval got the save for the Giants, throwing 1 scoreless inning with 1 BB and 1 strikeout. Framber Valdez (2-4) took the loss for Houston, pitching 6 innings, striking out 8, while allowing 2 runs on 5 hits and 2 BB. Alex Bregman scored both of the Astros’ runs on an 8th inning 2-run home run.[101]

May 5-7 at Seattle Mariners: Series Tied At 1

Before game 1 of the series, the Astros announced that Luis García, would undergo season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery.[102] Houston took game 1 by a score of 6-4. Cristian Javier got the start for the Astros going against Luis Castillo, who got the start for the Mariners. The scoring started in the top of the third, when Jake Meyers lead off with a double, then moved to third on a sacrifice bunt by Martín Maldonado, then with two outs a walk by Alex Bregman, and a three-run Homer Run by Yordan Álvarez to center field. Houston would score a fourth run in the fourth inning by Kyle Tucker coming home on a line-out by Corey Julks. Seattle would not score until the bottom of the fifth, when Cal Raleigh, singled to right field, then moved to second base on a single by Teoscar Hernández, and moved to third on a wild pitch by Javier, a one-out walk to Taylor Trammell to load the bases, and then a double by Kolten Wong to make the score 4-3 Houston. Seattle would tie the game in the bottom of the eighth inning on a single by Eugenio Suárez, scoring Ty France. Houston would regain the lead in the top of the ninth, on a two-run homer to center by Kyle Tucker to make the score 6-4 Houston. Cristian Javier would pitch seven innings giving up three runs, getting a no-decision. Luis Castillo would also go seven innings giving up four runs and getting a no-decision. Bryan Abreu would get the win, Matt Brash, would get the loss, and Ryan Pressly would get the save. Scott Servais was ejected in the ninth by home plate umpire, Shane Livensparger for arguing balls and strikes.[103] Seattle would take game 2 by a score of 7-5. would make his MLB debut going against . France would go five inning, striking out five, one walk, and would get a no-decisio. Gonzales would go six inning, giving up three run, and would get a no-decision. Houston would open up the scoring in the fourth by scoring two runs. Houston would score a third run in the fifth innin. Seattle would not score until the bottom of the eighth inning when they scored seven runs off the Astros bullpen. Houston would cut the lead to two in the ninth scoring two runs off of . would get the win and would get the loss.

Regular season standings

American League West

AL West
Team W L Pct. GB Home Road
Houston Astros 90 72 .556 — 39‍–‍42 51‍–‍30
Texas Rangers 90 72 .556 — 50‍–‍31 40‍–‍41
Seattle Mariners 88 74 .543 2 45‍–‍36 43‍–‍38
Los Angeles Angels 73 89 .451 17 38‍–‍43 35‍–‍46
Oakland Athletics 50 112 .309 40 26‍–‍55 24‍–‍57


American League Wild Card

AL Wild Card standings
Division leaders
Team W L Pct.
Baltimore Orioles 101 61 .623
Houston Astros 90 72 .556
Minnesota Twins 87 75 .537
Wild Card teams
(Top 3 teams qualify for postseason)
Team W L Pct. GB
Tampa Bay Rays 99 63 .611 +10
Texas Rangers 90 72 .556 +1
Toronto Blue Jays 89 73 .549 —
Seattle Mariners 88 74 .543 1
New York Yankees 82 80 .506 7
Boston Red Sox 78 84 .481 11
Detroit Tigers 78 84 .481 11
Cleveland Guardians 76 86 .469 13
Los Angeles Angels 73 89 .451 16
Chicago White Sox 61 101 .377 28
Kansas City Royals 56 106 .346 33
Oakland Athletics 50 112 .309 39

Game Log

Past Games Legend
Astros Win
(#bfb) 		Astros Loss
(#fcc) 		Game Postponed
(#bbb)
Bold denotes an Astros pitcher
Future Games Legend
Home Game
 Away Game
2023 Game Log: 17–16 (Home: 8–11; Away: 9–5)
March/April: 15–13 (Home: 7–9; Away: 8–4)
# Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Streak/
Box
1 March 30 White Sox 2–3 Graveman (1–0) Pressly (0–1) López (1) 43,032 0–1 L1
2 March 31 White Sox 6–3 Martinez (1–0) Graveman (1–1) Montero (1) 41,453 1–1 W1
3 April 1 White Sox 6–4 Stanek (1–0) Kelly (0–1) Neris (1) 37,519 2–1 W2
4 April 2 White Sox 3–6 Clevinger (1–0) García (0–1) — 42,835 2–2 L1
5 April 3 Tigers 6–7 (11) Wingenter (1–0) Neris (0–1) Hill (1) 29,272 2–3 L2
6 April 4 Tigers 3–6 Manning (1–0) Valdez (0–1) — 30,613 2–4 L3
7 April 5 Tigers 8–2 Javier (1–0) Rodríguez (0–2) — 37,932 3–4 W1
— April 6 @ Twins Postponed (inclement weather); Makeup: April 7.
8 April 7 @ Twins 2–3 (10) López (1–0) Stanek (1–1) — 38,465 3–5 L1
9 April 8 @ Twins 6–9 Ryan (2–0) Martinez (1–1) Durán (2) 26,330 3–6 L2
10 April 9 @ Twins 5–1 Brown (1–0) Mahle (1–1) — 14,316 4–6 W1
11 April 10 @ Pirates 8–2 Valdez (1–1) Contreras (1–1) — 10,222 5–6 W2
12 April 11 @ Pirates 4–7 Bednar (1–0) Pressly (0–2) — 9,996 5–7 L1
13 April 12 @ Pirates 7–0 Urquidy (1–0) Hill (0–2) — 10,064 6–7 W1
14 April 14 Rangers 2–6 Pérez (2–1) García (0–2) — 39,343 6–8 L1
15 April 15 Rangers 8–2 Brown (2–0) Ragans (2–1) — 39,257 7–8 W1
16 April 16 Rangers 1–9 Burke (1–0) Valdez (1–2) — 39,122 7–9 L1
17 April 17 Blue Jays 9–2 Javier (2–0) Gausman (1–2) — 30,873 8–9 W1
18 April 18 Blue Jays 2–4 Bassitt (2–2) Urquidy (1–1) Romano (7) 32,602 8–10 L1
19 April 19 Blue Jays 8–1 García (1–2) Berríos (1–3) — 40,545 9–10 W1
20 April 21 @ Braves 6–4 Neris (1–1) Minter (1–1) Pressly (1) 41,397 10–10 W2
21 April 22 @ Braves 6–3 Valdez (2–2) Wright (0–1) Abreu (1) 42,399 11–10 W3
22 April 23 @ Braves 5–2 Neris (2–1) Minter (1–2) Abreu (2) 41,530 12–10 W4
23 April 24 @ Rays 3–8 Bradley (3–0) Urquidy (1–2) — 10,611 12–11 L1
24 April 25 @ Rays 5–0 García (2–2) Rasmussen (3–2) — 9,916 13–11 W1
25 April 26 @ Rays 1–0 Brown (3–0) Faucher (0–1) Pressly (2) 14,168 14–11 W2
26 April 28 Phillies 1–3 Nola (2–2) Valdez (2–3) Alvarado (5) 40,719 14–12 L1
27 April 29 Phillies 1–6 Wheeler (3–1) Javier (2–1) — 41,240 14–13 L2
28 April 30 Phillies 4–3 Urquidy (2–2) Falter (0–5) Pressly (3) 41,669 15–13 W1
May: 2–3 (Home: 1–2; Away: 1–1)
# Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Streak/
Box
29 May 1 Giants 7–3 Stanek (2–1) Hjelle (1–1) — 30,915 16–13 W2
30 May 2 Giants 0–2 DeSclafani (3–1) Brown (3–1) Doval (4) 31,701 16–14 L1
31 May 3 Giants 2–4 Webb (2–5) Valdez (2–4) Doval (5) 40,405 16–15 L2
32 May 5 @ Mariners 6–4 Abreu (1–0) Brash (3–3) Pressly (4) 32,944 17–15 W1
33 May 6 @ Mariners 5–7 Saucedo (1–0) Montero (0–1) — 40,328 17–16 L1
34 May 7 @ Mariners – — –
35 May 8 @ Angels – — –
36 May 9 @ Angels – — –
37 May 10 @ Angels – — –
38 May 12 @ White Sox – — –
39 May 13 @ White Sox – — –
40 May 14 @ White Sox – — –
41 May 15 Cubs – — –
42 May 16 Cubs – — –
43 May 17 Cubs – — –
44 May 19 Athletics – — –
45 May 20 Athletics – — –
46 May 21 Athletics – — –
47 May 22 @ Brewers – — –
48 May 23 @ Brewers – — –
49 May 24 @ Brewers – — –
50 May 26 @ Athletics – — –
51 May 27 @ Athletics – — –
52 May 28 @ Athletics – — –
53 May 29 Twins – — –
54 May 30 Twins – — –
55 May 31 Twins – — –
June: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0)
# Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Streak/
Box
56 June 1 Angels – — –
57 June 2 Angels – — –
58 June 3 Angels – — –
59 June 4 Angels – — –
60 June 5 @ Blue Jays – — –
61 June 6 @ Blue Jays – — –
62 June 7 @ Blue Jays – — –
63 June 8 @ Blue Jays – — –
64 June 9 @ Guardians – — –
65 June 10 @ Guardians – — –
66 June 11 @ Guardians – — –
67 June 13 Nationals – — –
68 June 14 Nationals – — –
69 June 15 Nationals – — –
70 June 16 Reds – — –
71 June 17 Reds – — –
72 June 18 Reds – — –
73 June 19 Mets – — –
74 June 20 Mets – — –
75 June 21 Mets – — –
76 June 23 @ Dodgers – — –
77 June 24 @ Dodgers – — –
78 June 25 @ Dodgers – — –
79 June 27 @ Cardinals – — –
80 June 28 @ Cardinals – — –
81 June 29 @ Cardinals – — –
82 June 30 @ Rangers – — –
July: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0)
# Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Streak/
Box
83 July 1 @ Rangers – — –
84 July 2 @ Rangers – — –
85 July 3 @ Rangers – — –
86 July 4 Rockies – — –
87 July 5 Rockies – — –
88 July 6 Mariners – — –
89 July 7 Mariners – — –
90 July 8 Mariners – — –
91 July 9 Mariners – — –
93rd All-Star Game in Seattle, Washington
92 July 14 @ Angels – — –
93 July 15 @ Angels – — –
94 July 16 @ Angels – — –
95 July 18 @ Rockies – — –
96 July 19 @ Rockies – — –
97 July 20 @ Athletics – — –
98 July 21 @ Athletics – — –
99 July 22 @ Athletics – — –
100 July 23 @ Athletics – — –
101 July 24 Rangers – — –
102 July 25 Rangers – — –
103 July 26 Rangers – — –
104 July 28 Rays – — –
105 July 29 Rays – — –
106 July 30 Rays – — –
107 July 31 Guardians – — –
August: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0)
# Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Streak/
Box
108 August 1 Guardians – — –
109 August 2 Guardians – — –
110 August 3 @ Yankees – — –
111 August 4 @ Yankees – — –
112 August 5 @ Yankees – — –
113 August 6 @ Yankees – — –
114 August 8 @ Orioles – — –
115 August 9 @ Orioles – — –
116 August 10 @ Orioles – — –
117 August 11 Angels – — –
118 August 12 Angels – — –
119 August 13 Angels – — –
120 August 14 @ Marlins – — –
121 August 15 @ Marlins – — –
122 August 16 @ Marlins – — –
123 August 18 Mariners – — –
124 August 19 Mariners – — –
125 August 20 Mariners – — –
126 August 21 Red Sox – — –
127 August 22 Red Sox – — –
128 August 23 Red Sox – — –
129 August 24 Red Sox – — –
130 August 25 @ Tigers – — –
131 August 26 @ Tigers – — –
132 August 27 @ Tigers – — –
133 August 28 @ Red Sox – — –
134 August 29 @ Red Sox – — –
135 August 30 @ Red Sox – — –
September/October: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0)
# Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Streak/
Box
136 September 1 Yankees – — –
137 September 2 Yankees – — –
138 September 3 Yankees – — –
139 September 4 @ Rangers – — –
140 September 5 @ Rangers – — –
141 September 6 @ Rangers – — –
142 September 8 Padres – — –
143 September 9 Padres – — –
144 September 10 Padres – — –
145 September 11 Athletics – — –
146 September 12 Athletics – — –
147 September 13 Athletics – — –
148 September 15 @ Royals – — –
149 September 16 @ Royals – — –
150 September 17 @ Royals – — –
151 September 18 Orioles – — –
152 September 19 Orioles – — –
153 September 20 Orioles – — –
154 September 22 Royals – — –
155 September 23 Royals – — –
156 September 24 Royals – — –
157 September 25 @ Mariners – — –
158 September 26 @ Mariners – — –
159 September 27 @ Mariners – — –
160 September 29 @ Diamondbacks – — –
161 September 30 @ Diamondbacks – — –
162 October 1 @ Diamondbacks – — –

Roster

Houston Astros 2025 spring training roster
40-man roster Non-roster invitees Coaches/Other

Pitchers


Catchers

Infielders

Outfielders


Pitchers





Manager

Coaches



40 active, 0 inactive, 0 non-roster invitees

7-, 10-, or 15-day injured list
 * Not on active roster
 † Suspended list
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Awards and achievements

Milestones

Major League debuts

Houston Astros 2023 MLB debuts
Player—Appeared at position
Date and opponent
  • March 31 vs CWS
  • April 2 vs CWS
 Ref.

[104][105]
[106][107]

Also: [108]

Career achievements

Individual career milestones
Date Individual Role Quantity Statistic Note Ref.
March 31, 2023 Corey Julks Designated hitter 1st hit [71]
April 3, 2023 Yordan Álvarez Left fielder 100th home run [73]
April 12, 2023 Corey Julks Left fielder 1st home run [80]
April 16, 2023 César Salazar Pinch hitter 1st hit [84]
April 23, 2023 Alex Bregman Third baseman 500th run batted in (RBI) [109]

Grand slams

Grand slams
No. Date Astros batter Venue Opponent Pitcher Inn. Ref.
1 April 8, 2023 Yordan Álvarez Target Field Minnesota Twins Joe Ryan 3 [110]

Minor league system

See also: Minor League Baseball and Houston Astros minor league players
Level Team League Manager
AAA Sugar Land Space Cowboys Pacific Coast League Mickey Storey[111]
AA Corpus Christi Hooks Texas League Gregorio Petit
High-A Asheville Tourists South Atlantic League Nate Shaver
Low-A Fayetteville Woodpeckers Carolina League Dickie Joe Thon[112]
Rookie FCL Astros Florida Complex League
Rookie DSL Astros Dominican Summer League

Major League Baseball draft

See also: 2023 Major League Baseball draft

The 2023 MLB First-Year Player Draft will be held in July 2022, in Seattle, Washington, during the All-Star break to assign amateur baseball players to MLB teams.

The Houston Astros will receive the 28th selection in the first round, the 22nd (61st overall) in the second round, the 29th (99th overall) in the third round, and final in the fourth and in each of the following rounds.[113] The total bonus pool allotment was valued at $6,747,900, including $2,880,700 for the first round.[114]


References

Footnotes
  1. ^ Agreed to a 5-year extension that bought out 3 remaining arbitration years and 2 free agency years.
  1. ^ Defeated by Japan, 6–5, in semifinal round.
  2. ^ Team Puerto Rico combined to pitch eight perfect innings before the game ended 10–0 when Maldonado scored on a walk-off hit in the bottom of the eighth inning that invoked the tournament's mercy rule. Due to lasting fewer than nine innings, it did not qualify as an official perfect game, per the Elias Sports Bureau. Pitched by José De León, Yacksel Ríos, Edwin Díaz, and Duane Underwood Jr.
  3. ^ Defeated by United States, 9–7, in quarterfinal round.
  4. ^ Defeated by Japan, 3–2, in championship game.
  5. ^ The last time Houston shut out Tampa Bay in consecutive games was September 19–20, 2022, at Tropicana Field.
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