Cubs host the Astros to open 3-game series

Houston Astros (7-16, fifth in the AL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (13-9, second in the NL Central) BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs begin a three-game series at home against the Houston Astros on Tuesday. Chicago is 7-3 in home games and 13-9 overall. The Cubs have a 9-1 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents. Houston has a 3-7 record on the road and a 7-16 record overall. Astros hitters are batting a collective .267, the best team batting average in the AL. The teams meet...