The Houston Astros could finally be back in form after their latest hot streak has them back on track for the MLB playoffs.
extensively, mostly because of how shocking it was. Right now though, they look like a new team that could be building up confidence at just the right time.on Saturday afternoon, the Astros now sit at 37-40. The last time that they were just three games under .500 was on April 8 when they were at 4-7.' lead in the AL West had reached 10 games but now sits at just seven, still a tough hill to climb. The real chance for Houston to make the playoffs will be in the Wild Card race.
The Astros are entering a potentially season-deciding stretch. Sunday will see their final matchup against Baltimore. A two-game series against the Colorado Rockies, who own the third-worst record in the league, begins on Tuesday. If Houston wins all three matchups, they will be at .500 for the first time this season.for a four-game series. By the second week of July, the decision could be made on whether they should start selling off players or bulking up for a playoff run.
At one point in the season, Houston was sitting with a depleted roster and double-digit games under .500. The team is now playing with newfound confidence that makes it seem attainable. The re-emergence of superstar slugger Yordan Alvarez has played a huge role in turning the season around. The normally reliable hitter had reached a slash line of just .239/.323/.420 when the season was at it's worse., he has an absurd .359/.417/.797 line while hitting seven home runs with 19 RBI. Houston is just 8-18 in games that Alvarez has gone hitless. His bat is a huge part of this team's success., when his ERA had ballooned to 9.78. Over his last nine outings, he has a 2.
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