The Houston Astros faced an unexpected early exit from the 2024 MLB playoffs, eliminated by the Detroit Tigers in the Wild Card round after seven consecutive ALCS appearances.

In Game 1, the Astros struggled against Tarik Skubal, who pitched six shutout innings. Despite a late-game rally, they fell short. Jose Altuve, a key player, made history with his postseason hits but couldn't prevent the Astros' 5-2 loss in Game 2, marking a disappointing end to their season.