The Astros beat the Royals 4-2 on Sep 15. Pena and Yordan provided the pop. Manager Joe Espada announced Carlos Correa won't play again this year because of an ankle injury. Houston still sit in the playoff conversation. The win leaves them in the hunt. Recent reports list clinching scenarios and tiebreakers for the team. Those details matter now. The Astros have to keep winning games. Their next games could shift the playoff picture. They look like a real playoff threat. But nothing is locked in. The standings are jam-packed. Every result counts.
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Kansas City Royals at Houston Astros - MLB Game Summary - Sep 15, 2026 | USA TODAY - The Des Moines Register
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