The Astros topped the Royals 4-2 on Sep 15. Pena and Yordan provided the pop. Manager Joe Espada confirmed Carlos Correa won't play again this year because of an ankle injury. Houston are still in the MLB playoff picture. The win leaves them in the hunt. Recent reports list clinching scenarios and tiebreakers for the team. Those details are suddenly relevant. The Astros have to keep winning games. Their next games will help decide the standings. They are genuine contenders for a playoff berth. But nothing is locked in. The standings remain close. Every result changes the picture.