Astros Lose To Cubs | News Radio 1200 WOAI

Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros celebrates a solo home run with Alex Bregman #2 against the Chicago Cubs during the ninth inning at Wrigley Field on April 24, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

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The Astros saw their early season struggles continue. Houston lost to the Chicago Cubs 4-3 at Wrigley Field. Jose Altuve belted his sixth home run of the season on a solo shot in the ninth inning. Alex Bregman recorded the lone other RBI for Houston in the team's fourth straight loss. Starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti fell to 0-and-3 after he totaled seven strikeouts and let up four runs in less than four innings of action. The Astros are 7-and-18 heading into their series finale against Chicago this afternoon.