The Houston Astros have released their schedule for the 2016 regular season, and fans are already buzzing with excitement. With a lineup of challenging opponents and the Astros’ strong performance last season, this schedule promises to be full of thrilling games and intense competition.
April Schedule
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The season kicks off on April 4th with a home game against the New York Yankees. This is a great way to start the season, as the Yankees are always a tough opponent and the atmosphere at Minute Maid Park is sure to be electric. The Astros will continue to play at home for the first part of April, with games against the Kansas City Royals, Detroit Tigers, and Boston Red Sox.
After the home games, the Astros will head out on the road for a series against the Texas Rangers. This is always a heated matchup, as the two Texas teams have a strong rivalry. The Astros will also face the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics during their road trip before returning home for a series against the Boston Red Sox.
May Schedule
The Astros will have a bit of a travel-heavy schedule in May, with road trips to Seattle, San Francisco, and Baltimore. The highlight of the month will likely be the home series against the Texas Rangers from May 20-22. This is always an intense matchup, and the Rangers will be looking for revenge after the Astros knocked them out of playoff contention last season.
June Schedule
This could be a make-or-break month for the Astros, as they will face some tough opponents like the Chicago Cubs, the Tampa Bay Rays, and the Los Angeles Angels. However, they will also have some more manageable matchups against the Oakland Athletics, Cincinnati Reds, and St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals series in particular should be interesting, as the Astros and Cardinals have a bit of a rivalry dating back to the 2005 National League Championship Series.
July Schedule
July will be a busy month for the Astros, with home games against the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, and Oakland Athletics. They will also have a road trip to the Yankees, the Los Angeles Angels, and the Detroit Tigers. This could be a crucial stretch for the Astros, as the Rangers and the Mariners are two of their biggest division rivals.
August Schedule
August will see a lot of home games for the Astros, as they will face the Tampa Bay Rays, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Baltimore Orioles at Minute Maid Park. They will also have a road trip to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Texas Rangers.
September Schedule
The final month of the regular season will be critical for the Astros, as they will need to finish strong in order to make the playoffs. They have a tough road trip to start the month, with games against the Oakland Athletics and the Seattle Mariners. They also have home games against the Cleveland Indians and the Los Angeles Angels before finishing up the season on the road against the Rangers and the Angels.
With such a challenging and exciting schedule, it’s no wonder that Astros fans are already counting down the days until the season starts. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just a casual observer, you won’t want to miss any of the action as the Astros battle it out on the field this season.
