If the Astros get to the playoffs they are determined to make it as difficult as possible.
After gaining momentum in the playoff race with yesterday’s impressive win over the Mariners, tonight they reverted to the form that has cost them 10 of the last 14 games they have played, committing two errors, leaving ten runners on base, and hitting only 2-13 with runners in scoring position (only one of those hits producing runs).
The Astros' first inning tonight was all too reminiscent of many frustrating innings in their recent skid. After auspicious back-to-back singles by Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman to start the game, mighty Yordan Alvarez grounded out.