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Astros look to improve home record vs. A's

HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros have seemingly conquered all challenges en route to the best record in the majors with the midpoint of the season approaching.

The Astros (52-25) have overcome injuries to their rotation and nagging ailments to frontline starters yet have maintained an impressive winning clip through the maladies and obstacles.

What remains for Houston to shore up at the halfway pole is its pedestrian performance at Minute Maid Park in recent weeks. The Astros get another opportunity Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series with the Oakland Athletics.

The Astros have played great on the road this season, producing a league-leading 29-9 record away from Minute Maid Park, including a 20-4 run over their last three road trips.