MLB: Astros continue to shine with 11th straight win

The Houston Astros claimed their 11th straight MLB win with a 7-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday.

Brian McCann went two-for-four with a home run, two RBIs, a double and three runs scored.

Houston (42-16) became the first team with at least 42 wins in their first 58 games since the 2001 Seattle Mariners.

The Philadelphia Phillies were dominant against the Atlanta Braves, claiming an 11-4 win.

The Cincinnati Reds overcame the St Louis Cardinals 4-2, the San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2 and the Chicago Cubs edged the Miami Marlins 3-1.

The Washington Nationals enjoyed a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Oakland Athletics were too good for the Toronto…