Astros fans are booing what Pirates fans have spent decades begging for

Writer Emma Lingan argues that Houston Astros fans are taking playoff baseball for granted after booing their team during a 6-3 AL Wild Card loss to the Chicago White Sox. Played before an announced crowd of 34,011 at Daikin Park, the sparse attendance and negative reception drew criticism from Astros pitcher Bennett Sousa and first baseman Christian Walker.

Lingan highlights the contrast with Pittsburgh Pirates fans, who have not experienced a postseason game since 2015. Despite finishing with an 82-80 record compared to Houston's 81-81, Pittsburgh missed the playoffs entirely while Houston hosted October baseball as AL West champions.