Astros win 8th straight, pounding Rox with 2 5-run frames

[ASFN Admin]

Abraham Toro homered in the second of two five-run innings by the Astros and Houston extended its major-league best winning streak to eight games with a 10-8 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday. Jose Altuve had two hits, including a two-run double that fueled a five-run second inning, when the Astros batted around against German Marquez (2-4). It was Altuve's second straight multihit game since being returned to the No. 2 spot in the batting order after three games in the No. 6 hole.

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