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Astros’ Late-Inning Blunder Costs Playoff Hope | Houston News
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- Sep 12, 2026
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- 94
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Summary
Houston’s playoff hopes took a hit after a heartbreaker against Tampa Bay, where a late-game decision to use Bryan Abreu over closer Josh Hader backfired spectacularly — leading to a walk-off two-run homer. With the Rays clinching a postseason spot and the Astros’ bullpen under fire, manager Joe Espada’s call is now under scrutiny as the team races against time to find consistency before the playoffs. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ed1c669336849256