LEADING OFF: Astros stalk 10th W in row, Weaver goes for 1st

Houston Astros mascot Orbit celebrates the 11-4 win over the Seattle Mariners after a baseball game Saturday May 2, 2015, in Houston. (AP Photo/Bob Levey) Houston Astros mascot Orbit celebrates the 11-4 win over the Seattle Mariners after a baseball game Saturday May 2, 2015, in Houston. (AP Photo/Bob Levey)

By Associated Press May 3, 2015 2 min read

A look at what’s happening all around the major leagues today:

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ASTROS BLAST OFF

The surprising Astros will try for their 10th straight win and a sweep of Seattle. Houston owns the best record in the AL – it went 70-92 last season after three straight years of at least 106 losses. Roberto Hernandez starts the series finale vs. the visiting Mariners, and a victory would give the Astros their longest winning streak since a 12-game string in 2004.

WEAVING IN A WIN?