The Astros beat the Royals 4-2 on Sep 15. Pena and Yordan supplied the power. Manager Joe Espada announced Carlos Correa won't play again this year because of an ankle injury. Houston still sit in the playoff conversation. The win keeps them in contention. Recent reports lay out clinching scenarios and tiebreakers for the team. Those details could prove crucial. The Astros need to keep winning. Their next games will help decide the standings. They are genuine contenders for a playoff berth. But nothing has been decided. The standings are tight. Every result could matter.