Is it better to be the hunter or the hunted? As it pertains to baseball playoffs, I’m pretty sure I prefer the “hunted.” That would mean your team has taken the W/L lead. But given that the Mariners and Rangers have stumbled of late, the Astros find themselves in the former posture. And, compared to the Astros’ position one month ago, it’s better than looking like an also-ran.
First, let’s look at the playoff odds. Between the last wild card spot and the division championship, the Astros’ overall playoff odds are decent. But the odds of winning the division are challenging.