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Astros: Bad luck, bad defense lead to 0-2 hole in ALCS

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 12: Manuel Margot #13 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates after hitting a three run home run against the Houston Astros as Jose Altuve #27 reacts during the first inning in Game Two of the American League Championship Series at PETCO Park on October 12, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

The Houston Astros just can’t catch a break and find themselves in an 0-2 ALCS hole.

When it rains, it pours. Despite an excellent outing from Lance McCullers and a plethora of hard hit balls off the Houston bats, the Astros lost to the Rays 4-2 in ALCS Game Two on Monday.