The Astros beat the Royals 4-2 on Sep 15. Pena and Yordan provided the pop. 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 their postseason hopes alive. Recent reports lay out clinching scenarios and tiebreakers for the team. Those details are suddenly relevant. The Astros must keep stacking wins. Their next games could shift the playoff picture. They look like a real playoff threat. But nothing is locked in. The standings are tight. Every result counts.