The Astros:Not since Mike Scott was scuffing baseballs in 1986 has Houston raced off to a better start. At 18-7 entering this week, the Astros are off to the best start in club history. Their 10-game winning streak is the Astros' longest since winning 12 in a row Aug. 27-Sept. 8, 2004.
Jose Altuve is hitting so many pitches on the screws from foul line to foul line, he is reminiscent of a young Dustin Pedroia. The Astros lead the majors in home runs (40), steals (31) and strikeouts (231) and they are 11-0 when leading after six innings this year, 11-0 when leading after seven and 13-0 when leading after eight.