Astros pitching is improving.
In the first 30 games of season, Houston had a 6.2 team ERA.
Last 20 games the ERA has been 4.2. Two run difference in ERA. That's a good trend.
Now offensively, Houston was averaging a little over 5 runs a game in the first 30 games. In the last 20, run production has been 3.4 per game.
Houston loses 8-0 to Arlington.
More importantly (and true to form for this season) Altuve is put on IL with a Grade 2 oblique strain.
Makes 15 on the current IL. 19 total.