Astros begin critical homestand vs. Diamondbacks

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After a four-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals last weekend, the Astros went into a brief road trip to Cincinnati a season-high 13 games over .500 and enjoying a six-game lead in the American League West.

But now the Astros (75-65) return to Houston to face the Arizona Diamondbacks (79-62) andattempt to reclaim the momentum they surrendered in a sweep by t