ARLINGTON, Texas -- Jose Altuve became the seventh player in baseball history to play in 100 career postseason games on Thursday night, a product of additional rounds but also, mostly, an indication of the Houston Astros' prolonged success.
His biggest lesson from that time?
"That in the playoffs, a lot of things can happen," Altuve said.
The volatility is especially true now. The Astros dropped both games at home to begin this year's American League Championship Series, spoiling a multitude of opportunities to drive in runs and making it seem as if they were no match for the scorching-hot Texas Rangers.