# Astros in Wild Card Race | Houston News

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Podcast: [Houston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/houston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458112)
Published: 2026-07-11T21:10:40+00:00
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Houston’s playoff hopes hang in the balance as the Astros battle through a rough patch, dropping five of their last eight games while clinging to a tight Wild Card race. With Hunter Brown’s outings proving costly and a recent 7-3 loss stinging despite being winnable, the team is making bold lineup changes — moving Yordan Alvarez to left field and inserting both catchers — in a desperate push to find momentum. Facing the Rangers on the road, they’ll rely on rising ace Peter Lambert (2.72 ERA in last 7 starts) to outduel rookie Kumar Rocker, who’s faltered at home. With just two games left to make a statement before the All-Star break, the Astros know one win isn’t enough — they need both to stay alive in the Wild Card chase. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/98ba113b30f9bd88

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