Last year, on this date, the Houston Astros were in the thick of a majestic run of baseball, one that saw them win 14 of 15, the lone setback a one-run loss to Seattle.
When that 15-game domination ended on May 3, they were 18-7 overall.
It was the best record in the American League, second best in baseball.
On this date a year ago, the Rangers beat Arizona with six late-inning runs, 7-1, but they were in the midst of a stretch in which they lost 10 of 13.
At the end of that skid, on May 3, their record was 8-16.