It’s the top of the ninth. Astros down 3-1 with two outs. But George Springer is on third, 5x silver slugger, 3x batting champ, and 2017 MVP Jose Altuve is at the plate. Behind him are sluggers Alex Bregman and Carlos Correa. Hit a gapper Jose! Let Mr. Clutch hit you in from second and maybe then Carlos Correa could even get the lead. Why not?
I remember when the Astros used to do things like that.
But nothing shows the lack of confidence of the Astros right now than what transpired next. Jose bunted. He thought he had a better chance getting on base bunting than swinging.