Attendance and television ratings increased. Beyond that, though, there was something else going on. The Astros once more became part of everyday conversations in bars and restaurants, in offices and barber shops. This didn't happen just because they won. It was how they won. It was a group of players who played with a certain attitude -- Carlos Correa and George Springer, Jose Altuve and Dallas Keuchel.
They were part of a group of guys that played very fast and very hard and seemed to be having the best time of their lives.