Padres remain 'on a mission' ahead of opener vs. Astros

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Good teams show the ability to win games in different ways.

The Houston Astros and San Diego Padres are doing that as they collide to start a three-game series Monday night in San Diego.

Both are coming off weekend series sweeps of losing teams that moved them closer to securing postseason berths.

Houston (81-68) posted a 6-4 win Sunday at the Los Angeles Angels to maintain a 4