Houston Astros’ playoff hopes take a gut punch as Yordan Alvarez admits he may have missed second base, costing the team a crucial walk-off opportunity in a wild 10th inning against the Toronto Blue Jays. Joe Espada’s heated protest led to his ejection, adding to the drama as fans question umpire replay decisions and the pressure moments that defined this devastating loss. Is baserunning discipline becoming the Astros’ Achilles heel? Eric Huysman breaks down Alvarez’s costly mistake, Hunter Brown’s quality start, and the bullpen strategy that left Josh Hader on the bench for extra innings. Key storylines include Jose Altuve’s red-hot hitting, Dalton Varsho’s early contributions, and lingering concerns with runners in scoring position. With the AL West wide open and the Padres looming, the Astros must regroup quickly. Can they reclaim consistency and capitalize on upcoming matchups, or will bullpen depth prove to be their undoing? Houston is 59-57 and clinging to a 1.5-game AL West le...