The Astros topped the Royals 4-2 on Sep 15. Pena and Yordan supplied the power. Manager Joe Espada said Carlos Correa is out for the season because of an ankle injury. Houston still sit in the playoff conversation. The win keeps their postseason hopes alive. Recent reports lay out clinching scenarios and tiebreakers for the team. Those details are suddenly relevant. The Astros must keep stacking wins. Their next games will shape the race. They have a real shot at a postseason spot. But nothing is locked in. The standings remain close. Every result counts.