The right-hander allowed 10 runs after being staked to a big lead in Washington. That prompts the inevitable question, if the Astros can withstand his struggles amid a playoff push.

Newly elected Twins All-Star Byron Buxton was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hip strain on Tuesday after aggravating the hip last week.

With his selection to the National League All-Star team on Saturday, Skenes became the fourth pitcher in MLB history to make the Midsummer Classic in each of his first three seasons, joining Yu Darvis...