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Astros Struggle as Bullpen Falters | Houston News
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- Jul 18, 2026
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Summary
The Astros’ playoff hopes are hanging by a thread after a brutal 3-2 loss to the Orioles, their fourth defeat in five games. Still clinging to the AL West lead by just three games, they need a win against Baltimore to reignite their push. Spencer Arrighetti takes the mound in game two with a 4.50 ERA, while the offense must step up beyond Peña and Alvarez. The real problem? A shaky bullpen that surrendered two runs in the eighth — a recurring issue that’s dragging them down. With a 4.31 bullpen ERA, Houston is looking to make a splash at the trade deadline by acquiring a reliable late-inning reliever before it’s too late. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c410c46dfc81f46c