Losing streak is dead.
***** Official Houston Astros 2026 Season Thread *****
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That had a little hair on it. But a win is a win.
Whew……
Not really a confidence inspiring win, but I'll take it
Omar Lopez: Manager of the Year
Astros win! Jessica approves
Arguably the best 64-63 division leader in MLB history.
Astros win! Jessica approves
Arguably the best 64-63 division leader in MLB history.
if the season ended tonight...
the Twins (63-65) would be the last wildcard in the playoffs
it's a different team every day
the Twins (63-65) would be the last wildcard in the playoffs
it's a different team every day
Can you look up if that specific record after 127 games has ever led a division? I know the Centrals have been mid for the last decade, but usually that leads to one team getting fat and happy moreso than the others.
We needed that .. a win is a win is a win
Alvarez gets a homer and three walks, while Durnin also homers and scores four runs. Fun times in Fayetteville.
Kevin Alvarez went 2-for-4 with 3 R, HR, 3 RBI, 3 BB in win for @WoodpeckersNC #Astros
— Astros Future (@AstrosFuture) August 20, 2026
Kam Durnin went 3-for-6 with 4 R, 2B, HR, 2 RBI, BB in win for @WoodpeckersNC #Astros
— Astros Future (@AstrosFuture) August 20, 2026
One of these days we will have a comfortable and stress free win by multiple runs
W said:
the Astros have only hit 16 home runs in August so far
rank 20th in MLB for the month
breakdown by player:
Cam -- 4
Pena -- 2
Trammell -- 2
Vazquez -- 2
Altuve -- 1
Nick Allen -- 1
Paredes -- 1
Walker -- 1
Yordan -- 1
Varsho -- 1
Vazquez moves up the August HR leaderboard
About damn time!!!
Continued from above:
The @WoodpeckersNC won 19-1 today… they drew 17 walks. The top four in the lineup did some massive damage. pic.twitter.com/CXOXGnfe0Q
— Astros Future (@AstrosFuture) August 20, 2026
Our usual (winning) series has been: close win, close loss, semi-blowout/close win where we score enough, so look forward to tomorrow against TBAtjack16 said:
One of these days we will have a comfortable and stress free win by multiple runs
and needs to be said...
Cam in the 6-hole and Varsho on the bench was critical for tonight's win
if Varsho or Walker gets Cam's at-bat in the 4th inning...it's a different game
Cam in the 6-hole and Varsho on the bench was critical for tonight's win
if Varsho or Walker gets Cam's at-bat in the 4th inning...it's a different game
tjack16 said:
One of these days we will have a comfortable and stress free win by multiple runs
W said:
and needs to be said...
Cam in the 6-hole and Varsho on the bench was critical for tonight's win
if Varsho or Walker gets Cam's at-bat in the 4th inning...it's a different game
Which means Cam gets tomorrow off and Varsho will be hitting cleanup.
Not to mention a well-earned break for Vazquez too
First thanks to CFTXAG10 for the great tickets. Normally, we sit in the 300-400 level.. nice not having to take a ramp.
Got there early to watch batting practice. Mrs. Ambres was staring at Pena ass a little too much during warmup.
The group around us was fun and really seem to enjoy the game. Sat next to a father and young son that reminded us of bringing our sons. Sadly, no foul ball to give the kid.
No replay so watched the game on my phone to try and understand some horrible calls, still can't understand the umps decisions.
Fan interference was stupid, but I still think those two run score eitherway.. they were running on contact.
Really enjoyed the win. Glad we drove in from San Antonio and thanks again to CFTXAG10 for the tickets. Nice way to start my retirement from the Air Force.
Got there early to watch batting practice. Mrs. Ambres was staring at Pena ass a little too much during warmup.
The group around us was fun and really seem to enjoy the game. Sat next to a father and young son that reminded us of bringing our sons. Sadly, no foul ball to give the kid.
No replay so watched the game on my phone to try and understand some horrible calls, still can't understand the umps decisions.
Fan interference was stupid, but I still think those two run score eitherway.. they were running on contact.
Really enjoyed the win. Glad we drove in from San Antonio and thanks again to CFTXAG10 for the tickets. Nice way to start my retirement from the Air Force.
Thanks for your service and welcome to the retired vet club
Congratulations on your retirement and "thank you"!
Time for a 10 run Thursday. The only thing stopping us is a pitcher with a 7+ ERA (unfortunately that normally does stop us).
Astros Bingo Update: 8-12-26
Spreadsheet Link
Reasons to Smile
Omar Lopez 7 innings of managerial bliss
Altuve now hitting .340 in August with an .882 OPS
Team ERA is down to a season-low 4.55 ever since it ballooned way past 5 in the early going.
Reasons to Barf
Joey E will be back as manager tonight
No HOFA until next week (note: an apology at the end of this post for that)
SQUARE UPDATE A Toast to Yordan's Health
Congratulations to agproducer, txags11, OPAG, AggieJ2002, AlwysNextYear89, and Big Al 1992 for achieving the Yordan 125+ games played square. Eleven other people picked him to fall short of that mark. For OPAG and AlwysNextYear89, it was their 6th square on the board, tying them both for the lead along with tjack16 and HTownAg98.
The next squares to go live should be Bregman getting to 130 games (currently at 125), Tucker getting to 130 games (currently at 120), the Rockies getting to 52 wins (currently at 50), and Walker 25+ HR (currently at 23).
Astros' Flashback: August 20, 1985: It's a double bloodbath at the Astrodome. First, the Astros crush St. Louis 17-2. After the game, fans are invited to stick around to enjoy the movie "Jaws" as the team shows off its new Diamond Vision video board. Mike Scott improves to 13-6 with a 2.56 ERA, the rare bright spot on an Astros' pitching staff that is just 55-62 overall. The Astros are up 12-0 and score in each of the first 6 innings. Catcher Mark Bailey goes 4-for-4 and hits a grand slam, and Dickie Thon is 2 for 5 with 4 RBI and a 2-run homer. The Diamond Vision allows the Dome staff to use a VCR to show replays within seconds of what happens on the field; the first time this is possible at a stadium.
And now, a great way to start your day, no matter where your road leads you and no matter what kind of BS the Astros pull tonight, from today until the end of the year, here's your:
MORNING CUP OF HOFA
Only the best of the best for the best thread on TexAgs. Let's be careful out there!
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Spreadsheet Link
Reasons to Smile
Omar Lopez 7 innings of managerial bliss
Altuve now hitting .340 in August with an .882 OPS
Team ERA is down to a season-low 4.55 ever since it ballooned way past 5 in the early going.
Reasons to Barf
Joey E will be back as manager tonight
No HOFA until next week (note: an apology at the end of this post for that)
SQUARE UPDATE A Toast to Yordan's Health
Congratulations to agproducer, txags11, OPAG, AggieJ2002, AlwysNextYear89, and Big Al 1992 for achieving the Yordan 125+ games played square. Eleven other people picked him to fall short of that mark. For OPAG and AlwysNextYear89, it was their 6th square on the board, tying them both for the lead along with tjack16 and HTownAg98.
The next squares to go live should be Bregman getting to 130 games (currently at 125), Tucker getting to 130 games (currently at 120), the Rockies getting to 52 wins (currently at 50), and Walker 25+ HR (currently at 23).
Astros' Flashback: August 20, 1985: It's a double bloodbath at the Astrodome. First, the Astros crush St. Louis 17-2. After the game, fans are invited to stick around to enjoy the movie "Jaws" as the team shows off its new Diamond Vision video board. Mike Scott improves to 13-6 with a 2.56 ERA, the rare bright spot on an Astros' pitching staff that is just 55-62 overall. The Astros are up 12-0 and score in each of the first 6 innings. Catcher Mark Bailey goes 4-for-4 and hits a grand slam, and Dickie Thon is 2 for 5 with 4 RBI and a 2-run homer. The Diamond Vision allows the Dome staff to use a VCR to show replays within seconds of what happens on the field; the first time this is possible at a stadium.
And now, a great way to start your day, no matter where your road leads you and no matter what kind of BS the Astros pull tonight, from today until the end of the year, here's your:
MORNING CUP OF HOFA
Only the best of the best for the best thread on TexAgs. Let's be careful out there!
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Can you look up if that specific record after 127 games has ever led a division? I know the Centrals have been mid for the last decade, but usually that leads to one team getting fat and happy moreso than the others.
I didn't go too far down the rabbit hole, but I did look up the 2005 Padres, who won the NL West at 82-80.
After 127 games, they were actually 63-64 and in first place by 6-1/2 games! They were actually still in first with a 3-game at 77-79 before they "turned it on" and went 5-1 down the stretch to win the division by 6 games.
Screenshots from their division after 127 games and after 156 games.
Making their move ...
The victory lap ...
The 1973 New York Mets won the NL East with a record of 82-79, beat the Reds 3 games to 2 in the NLCS and lost the to the A's in the World Series in seven games. Obviously no Wild Card back then.
1973 NL Standings
ETA: look at the crazy number of complete games pitched towards the bottom of the link.
1973 NL Standings
ETA: look at the crazy number of complete games pitched towards the bottom of the link.
Ambres said:
First thanks to CFTXAG10 for the great tickets. Normally, we sit in the 300-400 level.. nice not having to take a ramp.
Got there early to watch batting practice. Mrs. Ambres was staring at Pena ass a little too much during warmup.
The group around us was fun and really seem to enjoy the game. Sat next to a father and young son that reminded us of bringing our sons. Sadly, no foul ball to give the kid.
No replay so watched the game on my phone to try and understand some horrible calls, still can't understand the umps decisions.
Fan interference was stupid, but I still think those two run score eitherway.. they were running on contact.
Really enjoyed the win. Glad we drove in from San Antonio and thanks again to CFTXAG10 for the tickets. Nice way to start my retirement from the Air Force.
This isn't Chip Ambres is it?
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dermdoc said:Ambres said:
First thanks to CFTXAG10 for the great tickets. Normally, we sit in the 300-400 level.. nice not having to take a ramp.
Got there early to watch batting practice. Mrs. Ambres was staring at Pena ass a little too much during warmup.
The group around us was fun and really seem to enjoy the game. Sat next to a father and young son that reminded us of bringing our sons. Sadly, no foul ball to give the kid.
No replay so watched the game on my phone to try and understand some horrible calls, still can't understand the umps decisions.
Fan interference was stupid, but I still think those two run score eitherway.. they were running on contact.
Really enjoyed the win. Glad we drove in from San Antonio and thanks again to CFTXAG10 for the tickets. Nice way to start my retirement from the Air Force.
This isn't Chip Ambres is it?
My belief in that poster being the Beaumont West Brook QB from 1997 has been dashed!
Fantastic! Glad you and the mrs. had a good time. Much appreciation for your service to our country.
fullback44 said:
We needed that .. a win is a win is a win
That win was the big 'un at the end of the bar who is the only thing standing between you going home alone and going home accompanied when the bar closes at 2:00am.
You aren't proud, you aren't really excited, but I guess it'll do.
Booma94 said:fullback44 said:
We needed that .. a win is a win is a win
That win was the big 'un at the end of the bar who is the only thing standing between you going home alone and going home accompanied when the bar closes at 2:00am.
You aren't proud, you aren't really excited, but I guess it'll do.
Slump busted, don't care!
Roy Oswalt was on a bulldozer in central Mississippi when he found out about a viral "MVP Baseball 2005" challenge: throwing a perfect game with Roy Oswalt.
— Stephen J. Nesbitt (@stephenjnesbitt) August 20, 2026
12 days.
1,993 attempts.
This is the story of a Sisyphean pursuit of perfection.
Read for free: https://t.co/zz5QJUHoUO pic.twitter.com/DgrACZaK7x
Xrays on pena were negative btw
Saw this on the LLWS thread - Kinley Rasmus, niece of former Astros locker room celebration legend Colby Rasmus - is dominating at during the tournament.
https://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/article/kinley-rasmus-niece-of-colby-dominates-at-little-league-world-series/
https://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/article/kinley-rasmus-niece-of-colby-dominates-at-little-league-world-series/
EastCoastAgNc said:
Xrays on pena were negative btw
Oopsie poopsie.
I fell for another troll post
I fell for another troll post
No matter what!
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
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