There is no doubt that the Astros are a good baseball team. You don’t win 101 games by accident. But that doesn’t mean you are immune from a prolonged slump.
Unfortunately for the Astros, they are currently in the midst of one during the postseason.
Thanks to concurrent ineptitude from the lineup and the pitching staff, Houston now finds itself in must-win territory for the remainder of the ALCS. Once a 2-0 series lead has quickly turned into a 3-2 advantage for the Yankees following a 5-0 defeat on Wednesday.
If there is any positive thoughts to reflect upon, the Astros will have Justin Verlander starting in Game 6.