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Houston Astros' Mauricio Dubon (14) and Jose Altuve (27) watch from the dugout during the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Houston Astros’ streak of eight consecutive playoff appearances ended Saturday night in the second inning of their game against the Los Angeles Angels.

The Astros took the field at Angel Stadium with a glimmer of hope, as the Cleveland Guardians and Texas Rangers were tied going into the ninth inning at Progressive Field.

But with Christian Walker at the plate in the top of the second in Anaheim, Guardians outfielder C.J. Kayfus was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the bottom

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