HOUSTON (AP) – The surprising Houston Astros matched their longest winning streak in nine years by posting their ninth straight victory Saturday night, 11-4 over the Seattle Mariners behind Collin McHugh and a lot of home-run support.
The Astros, who went 70-92 last year after three straight seasons of at least l06 losses, have their best winning string since a nine-game streak in 2006. This victory gave them the best record in the AL.
Houston hit five homers, including a three-run shot by Jose Altuve and a two-run drive by Evan Gattis.
Nelson Cruz homered twice, giving him 13 for Seattle. The Mariners homered four times, all off McHugh.
McHugh (4-0) settled down and won his 11th straight decision dating to last August.