Do the Astros have any shot at the playoffs?

Question

I'm not an Astros fan, but the Astros have been hot in August. Are they a contender for the NL Wild Card with the Brewers and Cardinals?

Answer 1

No.  They were out of it a LONG time ago.

Answer 2

14 games out and 4th place in their division does not make for a playoff contender.  

Answer 3

no

Answer 4

Not a chance. Brewers and Cubs are both pretty hot right now. Not saying anything to take away from the fact that they've had a good month so far, but it's too late for a playoff run. Not too late to spoil someones chances though.

Answer 5

Not an Astros fan, either. Am a Brewers fan. Nevertheless, Astros got a damned good baseball team. Solid hitting and pitching both. A few breaks, and they would be right in the thick of things. As it is, might have to wait until next year.

Answer 6

Sadly, no. They wont make one of their winning, end of season runs, and will fall short.   They need Pitching as with most teams, and the loss of Lee hurts them on offense a bit. Actually a lot. Two weeks ago, might have appeared a bit differently, but with all that winning, they didnt gain any ground on The Brewers, for they went on a winning streak as well at same time. Now 10 games back with 30 to play, they are done for 08.  

Answer 7

Nope. Bet the farm on it that they don't.