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Illness Sidelines Correa as Astros Streak Hits Seven
13 Apr
Summary
- Carlos Correa missed Sunday's game due to illness, not injury.
- The Astros' losing streak extended to seven games following the loss.
- Correa has been a strong performer with a .294 batting average this season.
Carlos Correa did not play in Sunday's matchup against the Seattle Mariners. The Astros' manager, Joe Espada, confirmed Correa was absent due to illness, carrying a condition from last week's trip to Colorado. This absence contributed to the Astros' seventh straight loss.
Shortstop Jeremy Pena remains sidelined with a knee injury, forcing the team to use Nick Allen, who went hitless. Isaac Paredes filled in for Correa at third base. Correa has been a key player, boasting a .294 batting average and .780 OPS over 13 games. He could be available for Monday's series finale.
The Astros have struggled offensively, with their last win being an 11-0 victory against the Athletics. Following that, they lost the series to the A's, were swept by the Rockies, and are now losing the series to the Mariners with one game remaining. Logan Gilbert pitched effectively for Seattle, striking out seven batters over seven innings. Despite a home run from Yainer Diaz and multiple hits from Jose Altuve, the Astros' offense struggled against Mariners pitching. The team's current record stands at 6-10, placing them at the bottom of the AL West as they aim to avoid a series sweep.
