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Astros' Offense Surging, Pitching Struggles

Published April 8, 2026 · Updated April 8, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

The Houston Astros are leading the league in offense with stars Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve performing at an elite level, yet the team sits at 6-5 due to a struggling pitching staff.

The Astros boast a league-leading offense, paced by AL MVP candidate Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve, who have posted impressive stats including a league-best .540 on-base percentage.

Despite this offensive firepower, Houston is 6-5, struggling with a 5.75 ERA and recent run prevention issues, raising questions about whether the team needs additional pitching help.

Astros' Offense Surging, Pitching Struggles

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