The Astros’ average play the last six weeks has been founded upon strong starting pitching. Starting righthander Jordan Lyles was noticeably off Saturday and the Astros followed suit. Dropping to 30-51 at the official midway point of the 2013 season, the Astros were downed 7-2 by the Los Angeles Angels during an American League West matchup at Minute Maid Park before an announced crowd of 26,650. The Astros (30-51) have lost five of seven games. The Angels (38-43) have captured five consecutive contests and took the three-game series with Saturday’s win. Lyles entered Saturday having allowed two runs or less in seven of his last eight starts. But he’d been [...]