Astros begin series against Padres with Blanco and Ray starting
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Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Houston Astros (59-57) face the San Diego Padres (59-56) tonight at Petco Park to open a six-game road trip. RHP Ronel Blanco (0-1, 7.36 ERA) makes his fourth start for the Astros against LHP Robbie Ray (10-6, 3.08 ERA) for the Padres. Houston enters this game on a positive trajectory, having improved significantly since May 22, where they were 20-31. The Astros currently lead the American League in slugging percentage and OPS. Both teams have a close historical record against each other, with the Astros holding a slight edge in wins.
- •Astros are on a six-game road trip to the West Coast.
- •Blanco is returning from injury, marking his fourth start.
- •Astros lead the AL in slugging percentage and OPS.
- •Houston went 5-1 on their last road trip.
- •Last matchup resulted in Astros winning 2-1 in April.
- 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — Astros at Padres Game Discussion: 8/9/2026
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Astros at Padres Game Discussion: 8/7/2026
"TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (60-58) continue their six-game road trip with the third game of three-game series against the San Diego Padres (61-57) at Petco Park. RHP Cristian Javier (1-2, 6.59 ERA) will be on the mound for the Astros for sixth start of the season tonight, opposite RHP Randy Vásquez (7-6, 4.19 […]
"TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (59-57) will begin the first game of a six-game road trip tonight at Petco Park against the San Diego Padres (59-56). RHP Ronel Blanco (0-1, 7.36 ERA) will make his fourth start of the season for the Astros tonight opposite newly acquired LHP Robbie Ray (10-6, 3.08 ERA) and […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 11:45 PMAstros at Padres Game Discussion: 8/9/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (60-58) continue their six-game road trip with the third game of three-game series against the San Diego Padres (61-57) at Petco Park. RHP Cristian Javier (1-2, 6.59 ERA) will be on the mound for the Astros for sixth start of the season tonight, opposite RHP Randy Vásquez (7-6, 4.19 […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 1:00 AMAstros at Padres Game Discussion: 8/7/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (59-57) will begin the first game of a six-game road trip tonight at Petco Park against the San Diego Padres (59-56). RHP Ronel Blanco (0-1, 7.36 ERA) will make his fourth start of the season for the Astros tonight opposite newly acquired LHP Robbie Ray (10-6, 3.08 ERA) and […]
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