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Young Astros soar high with first playoff success

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Oct 6, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; Houston Astros center fielder Jake Marisnick (right) celebrates with teammates …

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Houston Astros showed off their maturity on the diamond but acted their age in a boisterous celebration at Yankee Stadium after eliminating their hosts 3-0 in their one-and-done Wild Card playoff game.

The Houston Astros were Major League Baseball doormats for many years, but their promising young players have developed into prime-time performers and it was time for a champagne party in the visitors' clubhouse on Tuesday.

"It makes me feel complete.