The odds point to the Astros qualifying for the postseason for the eighth time in nine seasons. Is it a guarantee? No, at least not yet. The distinct possibility of this team not reaching October baseball still exists, which is a relatively foreign thought for this golden era. This weekend's road series against the Diamondbacks, and what happens in the Rangers-Mariners series, will ultimately determine the final result in the AL West and the Wild Card race.
Of this weekend series, I am the most curious to see how J.P. France throws against the Diamondbacks, who could clinch a postseason berth tonight with a win.