It is always going to be difficult to make a run toward the postseason when 16 of your final 21 games have to be played against winning teams.

With 23 games remaining for the Houston Astros, the team has the hardest remaining schedule among the AL West contenders, marginally more difficult than the Tex

The Houston Astros home run numbers have hit a bit of a dip in recent months. The team is still among the top teams (currently fifth in the majors) in home runs

It is always going to be difficult to make a run toward the postseason when 16 of your final 21 games have to be played against winning teams.

The Houston Astros have set themselves up in a successful position heading into the last few weeks of the season.