Just what are the Astros going to do with all those good pitchers in the postseason?
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This team is rolling, winning seven consecutive series and ranking at the top of nearly every statistical pitching category in baseball. This coming off their win on Monday night that made them the AL West champs for the fifth time in six seasons. With only a baker's dozen games left in the season, there is some sorting out to do for the postseason and a couple notable honors.The Astros won Monday night to clinch the AL West yet again.
Meanwhile, Framber Valdez broke the single season record for consecutive quality starts with 25. The previous record of 24 was held by Jacob Degrom, the Mets ace who did that in 2018. Valdez threw six innings of shutout baseball in the win over the Rays on Monday and has entered the Cy Young Award discussions to go with his fellow Astro, Justin Verlander, who is the odds on favorite.