The Houston Astros are advancing to the American League Championship Series for their 4th consecutive time. With an 11 run attack on 14 hits, the Astros beat the A’s 11-6 in Game 4 of the ALDS on Thursday.

Houston is now the first team in MLB history to reach the final 4 after posting a losing record during the regular season. The Astros were (29-31) going into the postseason.

However, in the postseason Houston has gone 5-1, eliminating two division champions — the Twins and A's. The A’s had a commanding 4-0 lead in Game 4 but Astro’s Michael Brantley and Carlos Correa hit homers in the fourth inning driving in 5 runs and stealing the lead, not the signs.

Home runs seemed to be the theme throughout this ALDS series, as 24 were hit in the 4 game series between the 2 teams. Carlos Correa has now reached 45 career postseason RBI’s which is the second most for a shortstop in MLB History behind Derek Jeter.

The Astros will now await the winner of the Yankees and Rays and are just 4 wins from their 3rd AL pennant in four years.