The Astros topped the Royals 4-2 on Sep 15. Pena and Yordan did the damage. Manager Joe Espada announced Carlos Correa is out for the season because of an ankle injury. Houston still sit in the playoff conversation. The win keeps their postseason hopes alive. Recent reports lay out clinching scenarios and tiebreakers for the team. Those details matter now. The Astros need to keep winning. Their next games will shape the race. They look like a real playoff threat. But nothing has been decided. The standings are jam-packed. Every result changes the picture.