Astros' Dynamic Offense Needs Pitching Help

Paced by AL MVP candidate Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve, the Houston Astros' offense has opened the season with league-leading numbers, including 111 hits and 64 walks. The duo is driving the team's power and finesse, with Alvarez boasting a .540 on-base percentage.

However, the Astros (6-5) have lost two straight despite scoring 28 runs in their previous three games. With a staff ERA of 5.75, Houston faces a critical question: can their dominant hitting sustain a pennant chase without improved pitching?