Stricken With Rotation Injuries, Houston Astros Struggle To Contend
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CHICAGO — Each new series presents the Astros a chance to initiate the turnaround they seek. An off day let them renew the effort afresh Tuesday. To wreck it required one inning. Two swings against J.P. France in the first produced a five-run lead that the Cubs never relinquished. The Astros fell 7-2 in their series opener at Wrigley Field to extend a miserable month. Houston is 7-17. It is 10 games under .500 for the first time since May 2016. Its 5.16 team ERA is highest among American League...