Jul 1, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
I’m not breaking news when I tell you the Houston Astros are in an almost team wide slump, averaging a paltry 2.4 runs over their last seven games, being shut out in three of the last six and scoring only one run in two others.