The Houston Astros are on a tear in the American League West, beating the Kansas City Royals yesterday 11-3.

Yuli Gurriel was a big hitter for the Astros, hitting a grand slam in the second inning, part of an eight-run inning for the 'stros. Gurriel had 3 hits in the game, and the Astros added to their division lead of 4&1/2 games over the Seattle Mariners. Houston has won 15 out of their last 17 games. Pitcher Gerrit Cole threw 8 strikeouts in the 5 innings he worked, upping his record to 9-1 on the season.

Next up for the Astros, the Toronto Blue Jays come to Minute Maid Park for a 3-game series beginning tonight.

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