Astros Face Uphill Battle for Postseason Berth

The 2025 season of the Great Leagues reaches its final private series this Friday, September 26, with everything to be defined in the American League. the Houston Astros remain alive in the race for the MLB postseason, but their fate is no longer solely in their hands.

After losing two of three games against the Athletics, the two-time World Series champions have jeopardized their chances of securing a more cozy position heading into this crucial final stretch.

What Must the Houston Astros Do to Qualify?

For the Houston Astros, onyl winning matters. They must sweep the Los Angeles Angels and rely on a specific set of outcomes from other games. Any losses in their remaining three games would require a miracle to reach the postseason.

Against the Angels, the Astros have a 6-4 record overall and a 2-1 record on the road.Their offense has been inconsistent against them,scoring one run or less in four of their ten matchups. However, they did manage double-digit runs in their moast recent game at Daikin Park.

Consistent hitting with runners in scoring position is also crucial. In their last six games,they have scored only 19 runs,with 11 coming in their only win-a game featuring a strong offensive performance from Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, and Isaac Paredes. In the previous five games, they averaged just 1.6 runs per game, making victory nearly impossible.