Astros' Early Season Struggles Threaten AL Dominance

Despite a historically successful track record, the Houston Astros face one of their worst starts with a 7-16 record, raising concerns about their continued dominance in the AL.

• The Houston Astros are off to a dismal start this season, with a 7-16 record, marking one of the worst openings in franchise history.
• Injuries have ravaged the Astros' pitching staff, contributing to a team ERA of 5.03, one of the highest in the league.
• Despite the setbacks, the team has a solid offensive lineup, with players like Jose Altuve and Kyle Tucker providing productive at-bats.
• Recent return of ace Justin Verlander and upcoming returns of other key pitchers offer a glimmer of hope for performance improvement.
• The Astros' management and players remain optimistic, drawing on their extensive playoff experience and previous comebacks to turn the season around.

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