The Astros struck out 43 times in their opening series against the Rangers, the most by a team since 1900 in its first three games of the season. A look inside the numbers: Most Strikeouts By Hitters, First 3 Games of Season, Since 1900 Year:_ Team, K’s 2013:_ Houston Astros 43 1966: California Angels 36 2007: Atlanta Braves 34 1961: Philadelphia Phillies 33 Source: Elias Sports Bureau Three in a row The Astros have struck out 40 times or more in three consecutive games three times: 43 vs. Texas, 2013 40 vs. Chicago, San Francisco (two games), 2012 40 vs. San Diego, 1995 By game vs. Rangers Sunday _______________ 13 [...]