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 remain part of the MLB postseason race. The win keeps them in contention. Recent reports detail clinching paths and tiebreaker situations for the team. Those details matter now. The Astros need to keep winning. Their next games could shift the playoff picture. They have a real shot at a postseason spot. But nothing is locked in. The standings are tight. Every result changes the picture.