1. Stay cool
The Astros, who didn't have a player in their starting lineup over 30 years old on Thursday, have been as cool as ice in the postseason. They shut out the Yankees in New York on Tuesday to win the AL Wild Card Game presented by Budweiser, then they jumped on the Royals early on Thursday and cruised to a win. Nothing seems to bother them, even when they strike out 14 times, as they did in Game 1. If they can remain calm under pressure, they'll be sitting pretty.
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