The Houston Astros persevered and overcame a brutal start to become division champions. Now, they're already on the brink of elimination from the 2024 MLB playoffs.
Houston fell 3-1 to the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the best-of-three American League Wild Card Series.
In the bottom of the ninth and having scored one run, the Astros got runners on second and third with one out. First baseman Victor Caratini lined out to Tigers left fielder Riley Greene. After giving up a walk, Tigers reliever Beau Brieske watched Jason Heyward make great contact but hit a liner right at first baseman Spencer Torkelson.