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Astros' playoff fate hangs on final series
Houston's postseason hopes rest on a four-game series against Oakland.
In brief
Houston's postseason hopes rest on a four-game series against Oakland. Astros need a win to secure Wild Card spot after losing to Mariners. Originally reported by Mlb.
Playoff stakes
Houston and Texas both enter final weekend at 78-80 in AL West race.
Wild card decision
Astros' postseason fate hinges on four-game series against Athletics starting Thursday.
Pitching matchup
Peter Lambert starts Thursday with a 3.93 ERA in three September starts.
Injury concerns
Cristian Javier and Brice Matthews injured in last 48 hours, affecting Astros lineup.
Triple crown chase
Yordan Alvarez leads AL with .316 average and 41 homers, eight shy of 110 RBIs.
Key pitcher battle
Lambert and Mason Barnett face off in Thursday's opener with both pitching well in recent games.
In short
Astros need a win to secure Wild Card spot after losing to Mariners.
