Something else that isn't helping. Stros have 4 of the highest 26 hitters in the NL in strikeouts....

Lance w/19 is 8th in the NL
Burke w/17 is 14th in the NL
Bidge w/16 is 19th in the NL
Luke w/15 is 26th in the NL

As a comparison..the Brewers have none in the top 26. Brewers are in first in the division.