The Astros topped the Royals 4-2 on Sep 15. Pena and Yordan supplied the power. Manager Joe Espada announced Carlos Correa is out for the season because of an ankle injury. Houston remain part of the MLB postseason race. The win keeps them in contention. Recent reports lay out clinching scenarios and tiebreakers for the team. Those details could prove crucial. The Astros must keep stacking wins. Their next games could shift the playoff picture. They are genuine contenders for a playoff berth. But nothing is locked in. The standings are jam-packed. Every result counts.