Houston Astros pitcher Ryan Pressly (55) talks with catcher Yainer Diaz (21) and third base Alex Bregman (2) during the eighth inning of Game 2 of the wild-card round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs against the Detroit Tigers at Minute Maid Park. Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Astros’ incredible playoff streak ends with loss to Tigers

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 10/2/24

The Houston Astros were clear favorites in their American League Wild Card series against the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers swept them out of the postseason in just two games, however, and broke another remarkable streak in the process.

Houston’s loss means they will not make the ALCS for the first time since 2016, but the way the Tigers pulled off the feat is even more unlikely. The Astros had won 47 consecutive postseason games when leading after seven innings, a position they found themselves in during Wednesday’s Game 2. Houston fell behind in the sixth but rallied for two runs in the seventh to go ahead 2-1.

In the eighth, however, the Tigers staged a dramatic rally. They went on to win 5-2, bringing that 47-game win streak to a stunning end.

The Astros had won 47 straight postseason games when leading in the 8th inning or later.

The Tigers just ended that streak.

Postseason baseball at it's finest. pic.twitter.com/yihRRH3InJ

— StatMuse Baseball (@statmusemlb) October 2, 2024

The Astros have been in World Series-or-bust mode for the better part of the last decade. Not only is that not happening this year, but they are facing some significant uncertainty this offseason.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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