“I am now a Texas Rangers fan” - Astros fans react after losing against a minor league team at home

On Monday, the Houston Astros lost an exhibition game 3-1 against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys at Minute Maid Park. The Space Cowboys are a Triple-A level team affiliated with the Astros.

Many fans ridiculed the franchise’s loss while others expressed their disappointment:

“I am now a Texas Rangers fan,” one fan said.

“Have some shame,” one comment reads.

“Goodbye after being an astros fan for more than 45 years, I can finally say that I can no longer go on after this disastrous loss. I will be taking my talents to the Texas Rangers. Thanks for nothing,” a person wrote.

“Are yall serious right now. Yall really think the Astros are done because they lost a spring training game?” another wrote.

Other comments soon followed on X:

The Houston Astros will play their second exhibition game against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys on Tuesday at Minute Maid Park.

The Astros' Opening Day game against the New York Yankees is on March 28.

Jake Meyers returns to Astros lineup against Space Cowboys

Houston Astros center fielder Jake Meyers made his return to the field on Monday, two days after taking a pitch off his left hand in a Spring Training game against the New York Mets.

Meyers didn’t get any hits, going 0-for-2 against the Triple-A Sugar Land. Nevertheless, he was still happy to be able to swing the bat.

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada shared his thoughts on Meyers’ progress, saying (via MLB.com):

“He looks good. His at-bats throughout spring have been solid. I think he’s a different guy from what we saw last year. I’m very pleased with where he’s at right now.”

The Astros beat the Mets 13-5 despite Meyers leaving the game midway. Last season, Meyers had 309 at-bats, scored 42 runs and recorded 33 RBIs with five stolen bases.