Just a few days ago it looked like the Astros were limping into the playoffs, backing in like sitting ducks, choose your own mixed metaphor. But this weekend changed all that. They aren’t backing into the playoffs. They are exploding in, heads first, bats bashing.
Where to start.
How about Yuli Gurriel? He did not back into the batting title, going 3-5 in the last two games, including the walk-off, pinch-hit, first-pitch single to win game 162 against the A’s. He finished the season hitting .319.
What about Jose Altuve? He was 6-10 in his last two games, with his 31st homer and two doubles.