The Houston Astros took down the Cleveland Indians on Monday as All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve's hit parade continued Monday night, including a pair of key knocks for the Astros.  Altuve (pictured on the left) moved within one of tying Craig Biggio's franchise record for hits in a season by going 3-for-4 with a two-run single in the third inning that gave the Astros the lead and sent them on their way to a 3-1 win over the Indians at Minute Maid Park.

Bob Levey, Getty Image
Bob Levey, Getty Image
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"He's a magician with the wand," Astros interim manager Tom Lawless said.  "I've seen it a long time and I've seen it up close and personal again.  It's amazing what he can do with the bat in his hands.  He hits breaking balls, he hits fastballs, he hits fastballs in, he hits fastballs up and away.  The last pitch was a fastball away and he hits it in the right-field corner. It's a magical year for him, no doubt."

As for the pitching, Astros rookie right-hander Collin McHugh lowered his ERA to 2.66 through 24 starts by winning his sixth consecutive decision in a span of seven starts.  He went 6 2/3 innings before leaving with a bruised left forearm, allowing one unearned run and five hits while striking out seven.

Houston will continue their series with the Cleveland Indians today as they look to earn their third straight win.  First pitch for this game is set for 7:10pm from Minute Maid Park in Houston with the pregame starting at 6:45pm and you can hear all the action right here on Sports Radio 1340 the FAN.

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