Astros struggle in rotation during loss to Rangers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 3:04 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
The Houston Astros faced a 6-5 defeat against the Texas Rangers on July 12. Cristian Javier struggled in his return from injury, lasting only three innings, which heavily taxed the Astros' bullpen. Houston fought back from a 4-1 deficit to tie the game at 4-4 before eventually losing. This loss highlighted ongoing concerns regarding the Astros' starting rotation and its impact on the team’s performance as they enter the season's second half.
- •Cristian Javier pitched only three innings in his return.
- •Astros bullpen was forced into extended action during the game.
- •Houston came back to tie the game after trailing by three runs.
- •The defeat pushes the Astros to a 47-51 record.
- 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Astros' loss to Texas Rangers underscores need to address rotation in season's second half
"The Astros' inability to get length from their starters lately has put a disproportionate workload on the bullpen and shows the need to address the rotation after the All-Star break.
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