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MLB Standings: Astros show complete dominance

By Nicholas Ian Allen

Jun 3, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) and center fielder George Springer (4) celebrate the win over the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 3, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) and center fielder George Springer (4) celebrate the win over the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 2, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (22) hits a RBI during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 2, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (22) hits a RBI during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

American League Central

Minnesota Twins (29-24, .547, – GB)

Last Week: 0-3 vs. Astros, 3-1 at Angels

  • Home Record: 12-18
  • Road Record: 17-6
  • Runs Scored: 246
  • Runs Allowed: 265
  • Run Differential: -19
  • Streak: Won 1
  • Last 10: 4-6

Next Week: June 6-8 at Mariners, June 9-11 at Giants

Cleveland Indians (29-26, .527, 1 GB)

Last Week: 3-1 at Athletics, 1-2 at Royals

  • Home Record: 12-14
  • Road Record: 17-12
  • Runs Scored: 248
  • Runs Allowed: 222
  • Run Differential: +26
  • Streak: Won 1
  • Last 10: 5-5

Next Week: June 6-7 at Rockies, June 9-11 vs. White Sox

Detroit Tigers (28-28, .500, 2.5 GB)

Last Week: 2-1 at Royals, 3-0 vs. White Sox

  • Home Record: 15-10
  • Road Record: 13-18
  • Runs Scored: 277
  • Runs Allowed: 276
  • Run Differential: +1
  • Streak: Won 4
  • Last 10: 6-4

Next Week: June 6-8 vs. Angels, June 9-11 at Red Sox

Chicago White Sox (24-31, .436, 6 GB)

Last Week: 2-1 vs. Red Sox, 0-3 at Tigers

  • Home Record: 12-11
  • Road Record: 12-20
  • Runs Scored: 248
  • Runs Allowed: 251
  • Run Differential: -3
  • Streak: Lost 5
  • Last 10: 4-6

Next Week: June 6-8 at Rays, June 9-11 at Indians

Kansas City Royals (24-31, .436, 6 GB)

Last Week: 1-2 vs. Tigers, 2-1 vs. Indians

  • Home Record: 15-14
  • Road Record: 9-17
  • Runs Scored: 194
  • Runs Allowed: 244
  • Run Differential: -50
  • Streak: Lost 1
  • Last 10: 5-5

Next Week: June 5-8 vs. Astros, June 9-11 at Padres

The Twins have a minus-19 run differential, which is the worst mark for a first place team by 48 runs. Minnesota was outscored by 24 runs in a three-game sweep at the hands of the Astros, but bounced back to win three of four games in Anaheim against the Angels to finish the week with a slim lead in the division over Cleveland. Minnesota is now just 2.5 games ahead the hard-charging Tigers, who won five of six during the week.

Ervin Santana and Jose Berrios were terrific in the first quarter of the season, but both looked human in two starts last week. Berrios allowed six runs on 11 hits and six walks in 11 innings across two starts, and Santana surrendered nine runs (eight earned) on 12 hits and five walks in 11 frames spread across two starts.

Though the club’s top two starters had a relatively rough week, Miguel Sano bounced back from a substandard performance a week ago. Sano hit .381/.435/.810 with three home runs including a decisive two-run homer in the sixth inning of Sunday’s 3-2 win over the Angels.

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