The Astros defeated the Royals 4-2 on Sep 15. Pena and Yordan supplied the power. Manager Joe Espada confirmed Carlos Correa is out for the season because of an ankle injury. Houston remain part of the MLB postseason race. The win leaves them in the hunt. Recent reports list clinching scenarios and tiebreakers for the team. Those details are suddenly relevant. The Astros need to keep winning. Their next games could shift the playoff picture. They are genuine contenders for a playoff berth. But nothing is locked in. The standings are tight. Every result counts.