Astros’ Dominance Highlights Their Contender Status
The Houston Astros, a consistently successful MLB franchise, showcased their potential as a legitimate contender for the American League pennant by dominating the Minnesota Twins 10-3. They scored multiple runs in each of the first three innings, with five players contributing to the offensive effort, including Jose Altuve, who recorded three RBIs with a two-run double and a solo home run. Altuve’s strong performance brought his season totals to a .278 batting average, 10 home runs, and 30 RBIs over 66 games.