The Houston Astros didn’t just lose on Friday night, they were exposed yet again. A 12-4 loss to the New York Yankees dropped the Astros to 10-17 for the season, and most importantly leaves them sitting at the bottom of the AL West. That part should stand out and certainly does. The AL West is not a powerhouse division. This is a group where no team is really elite. Somehow, Houston has found a way to be at the bottom and 4.5 games back. This isn’t a slow start. This is a trend showing up and this team just isn’t cutting it. The Pitching Is Breaking Down Houston Astros pitcher Mike Burrows | Erik Williams-Imagn Images Let’s start with the biggest issue. The Astros’ pitching staff has been one of the worst in baseball. No wait, they are the worst. The team ranks at the very bottom for ERA, number of times a batter was hit, walks allowed, and WHIP. There are several other stats where Houston is near the bottom. A 5.97 ERA, six runs allowed per game, and a 1.65 WHIP paint the picture.…