Astros win 10th in row, Gattis homers twice to beat Mariners

Houston Astros designated hitter Evan Gattis (11) celebrates his solo home run against the Seattle Mariners with teammate Chris Carter (23) in the eighth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, May 3, 2015, in Houston, Texas. The home run proved to be the game-winner as the Astros won 7-6. (AP Photo/George Bridges) Houston Astros designated hitter Evan Gattis (11) celebrates his solo home run against the Seattle Mariners with teammate Chris Carter (23) in the eighth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, May 3, 2015, in Houston, Texas. The home run proved to be the game-winner as the Astros won 7-6. (AP Photo/George Bridges)

By Associated Press May 3, 2015 1 min read

HOUSTON (AP) – Evan Gattis homered twice and the Houston Astros won their 10th straight game, boosting the best record in the American League by beating the Seattle Mariners 7-6 Sunday.

The Astros extended their top run since a 12-game winning streak in 2004.

At 18-7, Houston set a team record for its best record through 25 games. The Astros are coming off a 70-92 season, which followed three straight years of at least 106 losses.

Gattis, one of several newcomers on the Astros, hit a go-ahead solo shot in the eighth inning. It was his fifth homer in six games.

Gattis connected off Carson Smith (0-1) to break a 6-all tie. Smith made his big league debut and this was his 21st appearance in the majors – he had not allowed a run in 19 1/3 innings until Gattis homered. Gattis hit a three-run homer in the first.