Astros Eliminated by Tigers in Wild Card Series

The Houston Astros' season ended in disappointment as they were swept by the Detroit Tigers in the American League Wild Card Series. Despite taking a 2-1 lead in the seventh inning of Game 2, the Astros gave up four runs in the eighth, ultimately losing 5-2. This marks the first time since 2016 that Houston failed to advance to the AL Championship Series, ending their streak of seven consecutive appearances. Key moments included a wild pitch by Ryan Pressly that tied the game and a bases-clearing double given up by Josh Hader. Attention now turns to the Astros' offseason priorities, including addressing potential free agent departures and filling positional gaps. The Tigers, managed by former Astros skipper A.J. Hinch, advance to face the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Division Series.