The Houston Astros are 94-55 and have opened a 4.5 game lead in the A.L. West with just 13 games left to play. The Astros began their final nine-game homestand taking 2 out of 3 from the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks this past weekend.
Strong showings by the offense and pitching were the keys to success. Over the last six games, the Astros are 5-1 outscoring opponents 30-22. The Astros wrap up their final homestand of the season with a three-game series against the (82-67) Seattle Mariners and a three-game bout with the (74-76) Los Angeles Angels.