Astros’ Playoff Fate Hangs in the Balance | Houston Astros News

The Astros cling to a one-game AL West lead with just 12 games left, their playoff fate still in their hands despite a losing record and negative run differential. Manager Joe Espada’s job hangs in the balance as he pushes the team to seize control of their destiny against a favorable schedule. Meanwhile, Jose Altuve hits a milestone 2,500th career hit—joining elite company—but his current batting average is a career low, making 3,000 hits feel like a distant dream. The next few weeks will decide both the team’s postseason hopes and Espada’s future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/article/houston-playoff-path-al-west-22431850.php More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/88888ef039dbbd8f Report issues to [email protected].