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Astros' Home Playoff Curse: Nine Straight Losses
2 Oct
Summary
- Astros suffered another Wild Card series sweep at Daikin Park in 2026.
- The team has now lost nine consecutive home playoff games since 2023.
- Houston finished the 2026 regular season with an 81-81 record.
The Houston Astros experienced another disappointing postseason exit in 2026, being swept by the Chicago White Sox in the Wild Card series at Daikin Park. This marks a continued trend of postseason struggles for the team.
Adding to their woes, the Astros have now lost an astonishing nine consecutive home playoff games. This streak began in the 2023 ALDS and includes losses in the 2023 ALCS and the 2024 Wild Card series. Their most recent home playoff victory was on October 7, 2023.
These recent home defeats stand in stark contrast to their performance in the 2021 and 2022 postseasons, where they achieved significant success, including two American League pennants and a World Series title. Their home record in 2026 was 39-42, with a similar record of 39-42 in 2023.
The Astros concluded the 2026 regular season with an 81-81 record, the lowest in MLB history for a division winner that made the playoffs. Despite competitive regular-season matchups against other playoff teams, their postseason performance has been notably poor.
