The Astros beat the Pirates Tuesday night and are now 34-16 since the All-Star Break. Houston is making a habit of second-half surges. Since 2004, the Astros' post All-Star Break record of 200-145 (.580) is third-best in the major leagues behind the Yankees (220-134, .621) and the Angels (205-141, .592). Houston's pre-break record of 214-234 (.478) over the same span ranks 20th among all major league teams.