The Astros topped the Royals 4-2 on Sep 15. Pena and Yordan supplied the power. Manager Joe Espada announced Carlos Correa will not return this season because of an ankle injury. Houston remain part of the MLB postseason race. The win keeps them in contention. Recent reports detail clinching paths and tiebreaker situations for the team. Those details could prove crucial. The Astros have to keep winning games. Their next games will shape the race. They look like a real playoff threat. But nothing is locked in. The standings remain close. Every result counts.
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