There as more focus than fun in the Astros locker room after a Saturday night 1 to 0 win over the Diamondbacks and an assured chance to return to post -regular season play. Verlander pitched for five innings and Abreu hit a double that brought a run across the plate for the win.
With a win in the final regular season game against Arizona today the Astros could clinch the AL West.
Orange playoff t-shirts were handed out to the players, coaches and staff in the locker room after the game but Manager Dusty Baker says besides a toast their collective eyes are on the prize.
The Center Field Team store is open for fans to get their post-season merchandise. Hours are:
Today: 9a-2p
Monday-Friday: 9a-7p
Saturday: 9a-2p
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