The Houston Astros are off to a historically rough start this season, with a 7-19 record. This marks their worst performance through the first 26 games since 1969.
However, the 1969 Astros managed to turn things around and finish the year with an 81-81 record, their best at the time.
The Astros are now 7-19 after being swept by the Cubs
It's their worst start to a season since 1969 (h/t @BNightengale) pic.twitter.com/sMX3uzzdKA
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) April 25, 2024
In contrast, the modern-day Astros have found success, winning the World Series twice and regularly making playoff appearances. Despite their current struggles, there is still hope for improvement as the season progresses.
The Astros were swept by the Chicago Cubs, earning a spot in their franchise’s history books. Their offense struggled, only scoring one run in the game. With this loss, the Astros have now dropped five games in a row and are 1-8 since April 15. They have been swept four times in eight series this season.
The Chicago Cubs sweep the Houston Astros.
The Astros are now 7-19.
It is their worst start since 1969.
The only team in the American League with a worst record are the Chicago White Sox.— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) April 25, 2024
The Astros’ start is comparable to their 1969 season, where they also had a difficult beginning but managed to have a hot streak in the middle of the season.
The modern-day Astros have a strong track record, with World Series wins and consistent playoff appearances. Currently, they rank poorly in run differential and ERA but have the potential for improvement with key players returning from injury.
The Astros now have a 42.5% chance of making the postseason, but their chances may be even slimmer. The expanded playoff format could work in their favor, but they will need several things to go right in order to recover from their historically bad start.
They have a day off before facing the Colorado Rockies in Mexico City.
Fans reacted as follows:
We love to see it
— Zac Makkāshī (@Makkashi) April 25, 2024
Hate to see it.
— FTA Sports (@advisors_team) April 25, 2024
Bro they suck
— Wes (@DiamondsOfSpace) April 25, 2024
They are so bad
— AFC Saumil (@AFC_SamP) April 25, 2024
good
— pattirae (@xpattirae) April 25, 2024
And in October they still will be in the ALCS and these irrelevant games will not be a story
— Bhavik Upadhyaya (@BhavikUpadhya14) April 25, 2024
Good for them. Couldn’t happen to a more morally bankrupt group of individuals.
— Trevor Thomas (@RevThomas32) April 25, 2024
The baseball gods are coming through in the clutch in 2024! America is smiling! 😃
— 🔱Seattle Chris⚾ (@CjWieringa17) April 25, 2024
That last worst should be *worse
…sorry, the Astros losing has brought out the grammar police in me. 😩
— Armando Reveron (@aj_reveron) April 25, 2024
We won 81 games in 1969. Pretty amazing. Id take that in a heartbeat roght now.
— Kevin Moore 🇺🇸/acc (@Kevrmoore) April 25, 2024
Rangers ended them
— Andres (@AndresF88752128) April 25, 2024
They've been swept by the Braves, Cubs, Royals, and Yankees. They lost two of three to the Nationals; beat Toronto two out of three and are 4-3 against defending champion Texas LOL
— DrewRiley (@Drew_Riley15) April 25, 2024
As early as it is, 12 games under 500 is a sizable hole to dig out of
— One Tool Player (@TreasureQuest6) April 25, 2024
I am over the moon delighted. Couldn't happen to a more fitting team
— Eager4More (@Eager4More) April 25, 2024
I think the Astros at least have a chance to turn it around. The White Sox on the other hand are the Titanic of Baseball. I have no idea of the concept of what they are attempting to do.
— Bill Simpson (@bsimpson45) April 25, 2024
Astros and white sox competing with one another like it’s 2021 let’s go 🔥🔥
— Bradley Bacon (@BradleyBacon8) April 25, 2024
The only good part is they’re only 6.5 games out of first place.
— Johnob (@johnobri) April 25, 2024
Finally. Thank you Boob, 20 game winning streak incoming
— Kevin (@AstrosForLife17) April 25, 2024
