The Astros dropped 2 of 3 to the Indians to finish the 10-game home stand at an uninspiring 5-5.

In the series opener the Astros smacked 4 home runs (Carter 2, Brown, Torreyes), building a 7-0 lead before holding for an 8-4 victory.

Scott Kazmir was credited with his 4th win, allowing 1 run on 6 hits with 7 strikeouts and a walk in 7 innings. Jesse Crain got the the game's final out with 2 runners on base to get his 11th save.

George Springer homered in game 2 but the Astros bullpen allowed 3 runs over the last 2 innings and the Tribe took the game, 6-4.

JP Howell took his 2nd loss of the year and starter Mike Foltynewicz lasted just 5 innings after surrendering 3 runs on 6 hits with 7 strikeouts and a walk.

The rubber match was all-Cleveland as the Astros were 9-0 losers. Brett Oberholtzer fell to 3-3 after going just 4 innings and giving up 7 runs (6 earned) on 4 hits with a walk and 2 strikeouts.

The Astros hit the road for the next 7 games starting with a 4-game weekend series in Boston.

AL WEST STANDINGS through May 10, 2016

Mariners 21-13
Astros 19-16
Athletics 17-18
Rangers 14-22
Angels 12-21