Jose Altuve is closing in on the American League batting crown, and he's not shy about his plan. "I'm going to win it outside on the field, not sitting on the bench," he said. That means he's playing all weekend -- even if a day off might protect his lead. Altuve hit a tying single in a three-run sixth inning and the Houston Astros beat the New York Mets 3-1 Friday night to reach 70 wins for the first time in four years. Read more http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=340926121&teams=houston-astros-vs-new-york-mets
