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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 4, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Houston Astros right fielder George Springer (4) rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 4, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Houston Astros right fielder George Springer (4) rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

American League West

Houston Astros (41-16, .719, – GB)

Last Week: 3-0 at Twins, 3-0 at Rangers

  • Home Record: 20-10
  • Road Record: 21-6
  • Runs Scored: 312
  • Runs Allowed: 210
  • Run Differential: +102
  • Streak: Won 10
  • Last 10: 10-0

Next Week: June 5-8 at Royals, June 9-11 vs. Angels

Los Angeles Angels (29-31, .483, 13.5 GB)

Last Week: 2-1 vs. Braves, 1-3 vs. Twins

  • Home Record: 18-12
  • Road Record: 11-19
  • Runs Scored: 243
  • Runs Allowed: 259
  • Run Differential: -16
  • Streak: Lost 1
  • Last 10: 4-6

Next Week: June 6-8 at Tigers, June 9-11 at Astros

Seattle Mariners (28-30, .483, 13.5 GB)

Last Week: 2-0 at Rockies, 1-1 vs. Rockies, 3-0 vs. Rays

  • Home Record: 17-10
  • Road Record: 11-20
  • Runs Scored: 269
  • Runs Allowed: 274
  • Run Differential: -5
  • Streak: Won 3
  • Last 10: 7-3

Next Week: June 6-8 vs. Twins, June 9-11 vs. Blue Jays

Texas Rangers (26-31, .456, 15 GB)

Last Week: 1-2 vs. Rays, 0-3 vs. Astros

  • Home Record: 17-13
  • Road Record: 9-18
  • Runs Scored: 267
  • Runs Allowed: 269
  • Run Differential: -2
  • Streak: Lost 4
  • Last 10: 2-8

Next Week: June 6-7 vs. Mets, June 9-11 at Nationals

Oakland Athletics (24-32, .429, 16.5 GB)

Last Week: 1-3 at Indians, 1-2 vs. Nationals

  • Home Record: 16-12
  • Road Record: 8-20
  • Runs Scored: 233
  • Runs Allowed: 295
  • Run Differential: -62
  • Streak: Lost 1
  • Last 10: 3-7

Next Week: June 5-7 vs. Blue Jays, June 9-11 at Rays

There’s not a better team in baseball through 57 games, and the Astros proved it with a perfect 6-0 record on the road to push their winning streak to 10. Houston has now outscored its opponents by 102 runs (including a plus-36 performance last week), which overtook the Dodgers for the best in baseball. The Astros also improved to 21-6 on the road this season, which is the best performance of any club away from home.

George Springer was the hero of the week at the plate, and led the majors with five home runs. Springer hit .500/.531/1.033, drove in nine runs and scored 11 while collecting 15 hits in six games. Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa also notched double digits in hits for the week, and Correa led the majors with 12 RBI. He also hit four home runs.

Dallas Keuchel tossed six shutout innings for his ninth win in 11 starts. Keuchel now has a 1.67 ERA across 11 starts, and has held opponents to a .183 batting average with a 0.87 WHIP this season. Lance McCullers allowed an uncharacteristic four runs (three earned) in just 4.1 innings against Texas Saturday, but Mike Fiers allowed just two runs in six innings May 30, and didn’t surrender a home run in a start for the first time this season.

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