The defending World Series champion Astros have heard all about the proverbial "hangover" that sets in the season after winning a title. But Houston remains confident it will avoid falling victim to such a phenomenon.
The Astros witnessed the Cubs win their first championship in 108 years in 2016 before being knocked out of the 2017 postseason in the National League Championship Series. After taking home its first title in franchise history in '17, Houston is looking to evade a similar fate.
"We're not the Cubs," left-hander Dallas Keuchel told The Washington Post. "I firmly believe we have better players.