Astros

The Astros completed their 2nd 11 -0 shutout in a row in beating the Cubs on Thursday night to end the regular season. Everyone continues to hit the ball and make the routine plays in the field. Excellent pitching by Mark Robichau, Garrett Hester and Joe Silver in the 4 inning game. The Astros have seen outstanding catching by 2 new replacements at that spot in both Dylan Hickey and Nnamdi Dike. This ends the regular season with an 11 - 4 - 1 record for 2nd place, 1 game behind the Marlins, but the team is playing well heading in to the playoffs. First playoff game will be Monday, 11/18 at 6:00pm against the pesky Cardinals who was the only team to win the series against the Astros this fall.