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Astros Surge Back to Contention | MLB News
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- Jul 5, 2026
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- 82
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Summary
The Astros are on fire, snapping a brutal start to the season with a scorching 25-16 run over 41 games and a commanding 2-0 series win against the AL’s best. With key arms like Hunter Brown and Josh Hader back, and Yordan Alvarez still MVP-caliber despite a quiet game, the pitching staff—led by Peter Lambert’s gem of a shutout—has delivered when it matters most. They’re now within striking distance of hitting .500 by the All-Star break, proving grit and depth can turn a disaster into a dynasty. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d7d3848dffaa34c2