The win moved the Astros to within 2 1/2 games of the Orioles for the second American League Wild Card spot with four games remaining. They are one-half game behind the Mariners and 1 1/2 games behind the Tigers, who clubbed the Indians to gain ground on the Orioles, who lost to the Blue Jays.
Greg Johns has covered the Mariners since 1997, and for MLB.com since 2011. Follow him on Twitter @GregJohnsMLB and listen to his podcast.
Brian McTaggart has covered the Astros since 2004, and for MLB.