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Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Monday, July 22, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Gerrit Cole leads Astros to 11-1 win over Athletics

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Michael Brantley rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, July 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Cole K’s 11, Marisnick has 3 hits as Astros beat Angels 11-2

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Kole Calhoun, right, celebrates with Justin Upton (8) after they scored on a double by Albert Pujols during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Angels beat Astros 7-2 for 5th straight W; Marisnick plunked

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols, right, scores past Houston Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos after a double by Kevan Smith and a throwing error by Astros second baseman Jose Altuve during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 15, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Pujols’ 3 hits, 3 RBIs power streaking Halos past Astros 9-6

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, July 14, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David Kent)

Verlander, Altuve lead Astros to 12-4 win over Rangers

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Houston Astros' Alex Bregman, left, is congratulated by Michael Brantley (23) after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Astros with 2 in 11th beat Texas 7-6, avoid 3rd loss in row

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Jake Marisnick, right, collides Los Angeles Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy (20) while trying to score during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 7, 2019, in Houston. Marisnick was called out under the home plate collision rule. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Astros’ Marisnick suspended for plate collision with Lucroy

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Lance Lynn works against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 11, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Lynn gets MLB-best 12th win as Rangers beat Astros 5-0

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

American League's Joey Gallo, left, of the Texas Rangers, is congratulated by American League teammate Francisco Lindor, of the Cleveland Indians, after Gallo hit a solo home run during the seventh inning of the MLB baseball All-Star Game, Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Trade deadline looms as baseball resumes after break

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel hits a grand slam against the Los Angeles Angels during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 7, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Springer’s single in 10th lifts Astros over Angels 11-10

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole reacts after striking out Los Angeles Angels' Kole Calhoun during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 6, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Cole, Gurriel help Astros blank Angels 4-0

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout hits a home run against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 5, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Trout homers again, Angels use 4 HRs to edge Astros 5-4

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel watches his single off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Peter Lambert in the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Bregman, Gurriel homer, Astros beat Rockies 4-2

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez watches his two-run double during the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, June 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Alvarez, Cole help Astros sweep Mariners with 6-1 win

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bell homers again as Pirates cruise past Astros 10-0

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton follows through on a two-run single during the seventh inning of a baseball game as Houston Astros' catcher Max Stassi watches, Saturday, June 22, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Yanks get key hits off Astros’ gloves for 8th straight win

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Gary Sanchez drops his bat after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Friday, June 21, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Yankees beat skidding Astros 4-1 for 7th straight win

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Gary Sanchez watches his solo home run during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Houston Astros on Thursday, June 20, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Yanks 4 HRs, win 6th in row 10-6; Astros lose 5th straight

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds' Derek Dietrich (22) celebrates with Joey Votto (19) after hitting a two-run home run off Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 18, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Reds hit 3 homers off Justin Verlander, beat Astros 4-3

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds' Nick Senzel hits a two-run single off Houston Astros starting pitcher Wade Miley in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 17, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Castillo pitches two-hit ball into 7th, Reds beat Astros 3-2

By JOE KAY - Associated Press