A total 2006 Collapse. On September 20th, 2006, St. Louis Cardinals had an 8.5 lead on the second place Houston Astros. Since that memorable date, the St. Louis Cardinals have been in a total collapse (looking more and more like the Boston RedSox) and now the Houston Astros are only half a game behind them. The Houston Astros could be the surprise team that sneaks into the playoffs with only 3 more games left in the season. If they do, their starting pitching will be
Oswalt
Clement
Pettite
No a bad trio to have in the playoffs.
Oswalt
Clement
Pettite
No a bad trio to have in the playoffs.