For you hardcore Astros fans, you know Houston would typically only wear their orange jerseys for two occasions: Friday night home games or a Game Seven of a World Series. The sweet alternates have been worn from Game One of the Wild Card Series against the Minnesota Twins to Game Three of the ALDS against the Oakland Athletics. But why? Because of superstition.
Superstition is huge in sports, but it is most prevalent in baseball. From Dustin Pedroia readjusting his gloves after every pitch to hitters like Jason Kipnis who have their hands over the plate until the pitcher comes set.