It’s only been a hot minute since the Astros last played the Indians, handing them a four game sweep at home to start the month of July. However, their fortunes have been better in their two most recent series, having won 5 of their last 6 games. That did come after a 9 game losing streak though, so it hasn’t really improved their playoff odds by much.
Still, the Indians remain in the thick of the hunt for the second Wild Card spot, sitting just 3.5 games back as we begin the downhill portion of the season. But their competition for that spot is stiff and so far this season and Cleveland hasn’t looked like a team ready for prime time.