Evan Gattis hit a two-run homer to help Dallas Keuchel earn his eighth straight win, and the Houston Astros kept rolling with a 6-1 victory over the visiting Oakland Athletics on Wednesday.
The Astros improved to 27-14, the best record in the American League, giving them the best start through 41 games in franchise history. They sit atop the A.L. West, the latest they have led their division since May 22, 2004.
Keuchel (6-0) allowed six hits and no earned runs in seven innings to lower his E.R.A. to 1.67. He has won eight straight decisions dating back to last year, which is the longest streak by a starter in the majors.