Houston Astros outfielder Jesus Sanchez opens up about his slump as club tries to maintain slim AL West lead over the Seattle Mariners.

Sánchez, the outfielder acquired by the Houston Astros from the Marlins at the trade deadline, went hitless in his first homestand with the club last week. While robbing two home runs in right field in Sunday's series finale against Baltimore, Sánchez also extended his hitless streak to 21 at-bats.

Astros outfielder Jesus Sanchez robs two home runs on Watch ESPN, first streamed on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

The Astros were shut out for the second consecutive game and third time in four nights as their offensive struggles continued in Detroit.

We kick off ‘Boom or bust week’ on the pod with Upper Hand Fantasy’s Faraz SIddiqi joining Matt Harmon to identify 12 breakout candidates in 2025 you need to target in your fantasy drafts. The two alternate their picks and stand on the table for guys they think will have career years this season.

The Detroit Tigers start a three-game series against the Houston Astros at Comerica Park on Monday, Aug. 18. Here's what to know.