Astros ride 6-game win streak into Trade Deadline stretch
Houston has won six straight and appears to be hitting its stride at a pivotal moment in the season.
The Houston Astros have won six consecutive games, signaling strong recent form heading into the MLB trade deadline. Beat reporter Brian McTaggart notes the team is firing on all cylinders. The timing of this run could influence Houston's front-office decisions on whether to buy at the deadline. No specific injuries, roster moves, or lineup changes were mentioned.
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