Astros host the Reds to open 3-game series
The Houston Astros host the Cincinnati Reds to begin a three-game series
www.foxsports.comHere’s the latest on Astros vs. Reds.
- Most recent result: Reds defeated the Astros 3-1 on May 9, 2026, in a game highlighted by Chase Burns' six-inning, one-run start and two RBIs by Matt McLain, snapping Cincinnati’s eight-game skid. The box score shows Reds 3, Astros 1 with four hits for Cincinnati and four for Houston in that game.[1]
- Series context: The teams opened a three-game set in early May 2026, with Houston hosting Cincinnati to start the series; the matchup has been part of a broader frequent-season schedule rather than playoff play.[4][5]
- Additional recent results in this period: Houston won a high-scoring game in the same stretch earlier in May 2026 (Astros 10, Reds 0 on one of the recent dates), indicating mixed results across the series.[7][8]
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Citations:
- Reds 3-1 Astros, May 9, 2026: Chase Burns six-inning, one-run start; Matt McLain two RBIs; Reds snap eight-game skid.[1]
- Astros vs. Reds series context and dates: opening series in early May 2026.[5]
- May 8–9, 2026 results showing varied outcomes in the same series (Astros 10-0 Reds; Reds 3-1 Astros).[8][7]