The Astros have been in the ALCS in each of the last seven seasons, winning four pennants and two titles. But they fired GM James Click after the 2022 season and last year their 90 wins were their fewest wins in a full season since 2016. This year, the Astros have stumbled out of the game, falling to a four-game sweep at the hands of the Yankees to start the season. They’ve won four of seven since then, including a no-hitter by Ronel Blanco, who the Royals will fortunately miss this series.
Houston Astros (4-7) vs.