Altuve's Slump DEEPENS Houston's Crisis | Will Astros Miss Playoffs for First Time Since 2016?

Houston Astros' playoff hopes hang by a thread as their once-commanding AL West lead evaporates. Can the struggling offense find its rhythm before it's too late?Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey dissect the Astros' recent shutout loss to the Blue Jays, highlighting Kevin Gossman's dominant pitching and Houston's anemic two-hit performance. The hosts analyze Christian Javier's start, debate Jose Altuve's cleanup spot struggles, and examine Carlos Correa's urgent call for better baseball. With crucial series against division rivals looming, the Astros face an uphill battle to avoid missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016.Tune in for expert insights on Houston's offensive woes and the critical adjustments needed to salvage their season.Locked On Astros is a daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey. It is part of the Locked On Podcast Network.Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Come back every weekday to spend your commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends!We now have a YouTube channel, so go subscribe to that and help us reach 20k subscribers! / @lockedonastroshttps://linktr.ee/LockedOnAstrosFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOAstros?sid=Y...Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB#Astros #HoustonAstros #MLBSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Supply HouseJoin the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com!OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlbGameday HueLet your colors talk—because colors speak louder than words. Right now, you can get 15% off with code MLB15 at GamedayHue.com.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.