Yordan Alvarez is the driving force behind the Astros' dominant offense, leading the league with a .540 on-base percentage and collecting 12 hits in his first 50 at-bats. The team ranks first in hits, walks, and doubles, with Jose Altuve also posting a .531 OBP. However, the Astros' pitching staff is struggling, posting a 5.75 ERA that has allowed 32 runs in recent games.
Astros' Offense Leads League But Pitching Lags
Paced by AL MVP candidate Yordan Alvarez, the Houston Astros boast a league-leading offense but sit at 6-5 due to a struggling pitching staff.