Dallas Keuchel is making a strong case to become the American League's Cy Young winner this season.

He strengthened his case on Monday night, improving to 12-0 at home. He is just the third pitcher to start 12-0 at home in the past 60 seasons. He allowed a home run to Adrian Beltre, the first he permitted at Minute Maid Park in over a year.

Overall, Keuchel is 16-6 with a 2.24 ERA this season. He has pitched seven innings in each of his past four starts, allowing a total of four runs, striking out 30 and walking three.