# Houston Astros MLB series performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/houston-astros-mlb-series-performance
> Updated: 2026-08-12T04:42:57.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Houston Astros engaged in a series of closely contested games against the San Francisco Giants. While the Giants secured a 4-1 victory behind a performance from rookie pitcher Carson Whisenhunt, the Astros won the subsequent game 2-1. In that matchup, Giants starter Adrian Houser pitched six scoreless innings, but the Astros bullpen maintained the lead, eventually securing the win via a sacrifice fly by Nick Allen. The series concluded with an Astros victory, despite the Giants showing competitiveness in close games.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: San Francisco Giants and Houston Astros split recent series

The Houston Astros defeated the San Francisco Giants in recent matchups, including a 2-1 Wednesday loss for the Giants following a 4-1 Giants victory led by rookie Carson Whisenhunt on Tuesday.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-francisco-giants-defeat-houston-astros-4-1

### 2026-08-09: Houston Astros and San Diego Padres face off in Sunday Night MLB

The Houston Astros and San Diego Padres meet in a decisive Sunday Night MLB game on August 9, affecting their respective postseason standings in the AL West and Wild Card races.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/houston-astros-and-san-diego-padres-face-off-in-sunday-night-mlb

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