With Yusei Kikuchi delivering seven strong innings in the Houston Astros' 5-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, Houston capped a dominant month of starting pitching fittingly. The Astros (74-62) will look for more strong pitching in their rotation on Sunday afternoon when they vie for a four-game sweep of the visiting Royals (75-62).

The Houston Astros have opened up a five-game lead in the AL West, and they’re on the verge of sweeping the Kansas City Royals, who have lost four in a row, on

The Houston Astros appear to be hitting their stride again as September starts and thoughts of the playoffs become more prominent among their players and coaches.

The New York Mets host the Boston Red Sox to start a three-game series. New York is 73-64 overall and 35-33 at home. Mets hitters are batting a collective .249, which