The Orioles and Astros will get their fill of one another over the next 10 days, playing seven games in that time span. The stretch begins with three games in Houston this weekend.

After a hot June (19-7) seemed likely to catapult them towards another deep postseason run, the Astros have cooled off dramatically. They are 13-18 since July 7, and the Mariners are now hot on their heels in the AL West. Even worse, they got bad news out of their bullpen just recently. Closer Josh Hader (28 saves, 2.05 ERA) has hit the IL with a shoulder strain that is still being evaluated by medical professionals. For now, his prognosis is up in the air.

Houston still has the big names on offense. José Altuve, now 35 years old, continues to put up good offensive numbers (126 wRC+, .817 OPS) despite lacklust

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