SHOCKER: Astros Do the Unbelievable | They Clinch the AL West and the Third Seed in the AL Playoffs

Podcast: Locked On Astros - Daily Podcast On The Houston Astros · Locked On Podcast Network, Eric Huysman, Bret Chancey

Opublikowano: 2026-09-27

Houston Astros clinch the AL West in dramatic fashion, becoming the 3-seed in the AL playoffs despite a rollercoaster season and finishing 81-81. Can Jordan Alvarez’s MVP-caliber bat and Lucas Spence’s postseason power surge propel Houston past the Chicago White Sox in the Wild Card round? Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey recap how late-season heroics, from Peter Lambert’s clutch pitching to Christian Walker’s timely home runs, kept the Astros’ playoff hopes alive. Discussion spotlights Houston’s resilience through injuries, bullpen shakeups, and roster changes, while analyzing matchups, starting rotation questions, and Joe Espada’s future as ma...