The Crawfish Boxes · May 13, 2022
NUMBERS: Breaking down the Astros’ 10-game winning streak
On Thursday, the Astros got two wins against the Twins to extend their winning streak to 10 games, a notable feat that puts them closer to the franchise record (12) and gave them the lead in the AL West.
But it’s time to evaluate the streak with stats. How good have the Astros been in general is a question that will be answered right away. Let’s dive right in…
· 5 shutouts: The Astros have registered five shutouts during the streak: Mariners (2), Twins (2), and Tigers. This is the first time they compile at least five shutouts in a 10-game span since 1986 (6).