Aug 5, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Robel Garcia (9) throws to first base during the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Our Houston Astros are hitting the home stretch left the last seven weeks of the season, and are in great position to finish with the best record in the AL. With that best overall record, Houston would put themselves in the best possible situation in their quest for a second world series championship.
There has been substantial concern about the team’s weakness – the bullpen — and whether or not it would be good enough to carry them through the playoffs.