Astros’ bullpen hitting its stride

HOUSTON — The Astros’ bullpen, which was one of the team’s biggest strengths last season, is finally finding its stride. Four relievers combined to hold the Twins hitless for 3 1/3 innings in Tuesday’s 6-2 win, with closer Luke Gregerson converting his sixth save in as many chances.

Houston’s bullpen has allowed two hits and one run in 13 1/3 innings in the team’s last four games. In that span, relievers have struck out 13 batters and walked none.

“I wouldn’t call it our best yet, but things are definitely starting to come together,” said Gregerson, who has converted 15 consecutive save chances since last August. “Hopefully we continue making strides to get better.”

The struggling Ken Giles, who threw a scoreless ninth on Monday, got the final out in …

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