Josh Hader, enjoying the All-Star game with his son Lucas, is using his fastball less as he evolves as a closer.

Houston Astros make it two in a row over LA Dodgers to clinch another series against NL's best By Matt Kawahara, Staff writer Updated July 5, 2025 10:56 p.m.

Houston has won 11 of its last 13 series, the exceptions two four-game splits. It improved to 54-35, a season-high 19 games above .500.

It's MLB All-Star game night, Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey discuss the strength of the Houston Astros all season. Josh Hader has been all the Astros expected ...