All things considered, the Astros resume their regular season in a good spot. A 64-35 record with a +188 run differential thus far in the 2018 season puts Houston squarely as one of the best teams. While the offense hasn’t recaptured its all-time form from 2017, the lineup (114 wRC+) has been really good. The pitching staff, specifically the starting rotation (3.02 ERA), has been tremendous. The bullpen has been through peaks and valleys, but the unit (2.75 ERA) is a quality one.
The Astros could be considered one of those “boring” contenders. Even without the first paragraph, we all know what the Astros are in 2018.