Rodriguez/Getty Images) By Evan Grant , Staff Writer Contact Evan Grant on Twitter: @Evan_P_Grant Instant replay and observations from the Rangers' 14-3 loss to the Houston Astros Tuesday night at Globe Life Park in Arlington: What you need to know: The Rangers were officially eliminated from wild card contention when Minnesota beat Cleveland Tuesday night, but at the point that game went final, Houston already had a dominating lead over the Rangers. Dude of the day: SS Elvis Andrus had a pair of hits, including the lone hit with runners in scoring position. If he can go 7 for 18 over the final five games, he can finish with his second consecutive .300 season. They need seven home runs over the final five games to match the 2003 team for the third highest total in club history. Interestingly, all four of the top home-run hitting seasons in Rangers history (2005, 2001, 2003 and 2017) will end with non-winning records.

It's disappointing." Robinson Cano hit his 300th career homer in the top of the ninth off reliever Keone Kela for Seattle, joining Jeff Kent (377) and Rogers Hornsby (301) as the only second basemen in MLB history with 300 home runs. Seattle southpaw James Paxton, making his second start since coming off the disabled list with a strained pectoral muscle, gave up four hits and two runs over 3 2/3 innings before being lifted after reaching 73 pitches. We definitely have to finish strong." All the Rangers' damage against Paxton came in the first as he fell to 12-5 with a 3.03 ERA. This was Beltre's sixth start at designated hitter since missing two weeks with a strained left hamstring. Ramirez, acquired from the Rays on July 28, is 1-2 with a 3.54 ERA over his last seven starts with Seattle.

"This storm has been devastating on a lot of levels, frustrating on a lot of levels, and inspiring on a lot of levels," says Reid Ryan, Astros president of business operations Long before the first pitches of the 2017 Major League Baseball season were thrown, many of the game's smartest minds said that this year would be a big, big year for the Houston Astros. The next day after the series, the Astros returned home and were scheduled to play the New York Mets at home, but they got a breather instead. Meanwhile, the residents of the city and its environs look to recover as best as they can. Hinch says that everything that's happened in the last month only makes his team and the organization want to do more for the community. However, Ryan says the Astros' players hit the field everyday with more than just their own goals in mind.

We love the players and the competition. We love the sounds and colors. That's a reference to the place I've called home for the last 17 years, and every Astros fan remembers how that 18-inning masterpiece of a playoff baseball game ended in 2005. This film is also about baseball, about the Astros returning home days after Harvey departed, and at Turner's insistence, taking the first baby steps of bringing normalcy back to the city. "I encouraged them to play," he says in the film.

We love the players and the competition. We love the sounds and colors. That's a reference to the place I've called home for the last 17 years, and every Astros fan remembers how that 18-inning masterpiece of a playoff baseball game ended in 2005. This film is also about baseball, about the Astros returning home days after Harvey departed, and at Turner's insistence, taking the first baby steps of bringing normalcy back to the city. "I encouraged them to play," he says in the film.

• Auditions will take place in Union Station at Minute Maid Park • Please enter Minute Maid Park at the Union Station entrance located on the west side of the ballpark. Our Expectations: • Trust, Integrity and Excellence - Respect and understanding of representing the Astros brand • Professionalism and maturity • Excellent teamwork skills • Positive attitude that exudes confidence and enthusiasm • Ability to commit for a one year term of service exclusive of other professional performance teams Your Expectations: • Appearing as an ambassador of the Houston Astros organization by participating in our in-game promotions and entertainment, community outreach and charity events • Getting paid to be a part of the excitement and cheer of the Astros • Creating lifelong memories for Astros fans • Opportunity to experience working in Major League Baseball Requirements: • All candidates must be at least 18 years of age by November 11, 2017 AND must have already graduated from high school. - Must be available to work at least 60 home games beginning on Opening Day of the 2018 season - Attend ALL monthly team meetings and other team meetings as determined by the Houston Astros - Available as needed for appearances as determined by the Houston Astros • If selected to join the Shooting Stars team for 2018, a mandatory fitting session would take place during the week of November 27th. Candidates will be judged on the following: • Personality and enthusiasm • Ability to positively represent the Astros brand • Knowledge of the Astros organization and game of baseball • Audition application • Capacity to work in a group • Dance and rhythm skills Advanced registration deadline is November 8, 2017. To complete your registration, please submit the following: • Your completed audition application • Upload a current headshot.

ARLINGTON -- Now that the Astros have locked up the American League West title and home-field advantage in the AL Division Series, they can turn their attention to chasing down the Indians for the best record and top seed in the AL. The Astros clinched home-field advantage in the ALDS by beating the Rangers, 14-3, on Tuesday night, eliminating the two-time defending division champs in the process. If the Indians go 3-2 the rest of the way, the Astros would have to win out. The Indians end the season with five home games -- two more against the Twins and three against the White Sox. Guys don't feel like, 'Hey, let's just finish out the rest of the week and move on.'" Brian McTaggart has covered the Astros since 2004, and for MLB.com since 2009.

ARLINGTON -- Now that the Astros have locked up the American League West title and home-field advantage in the AL Division Series, they can turn their attention to chasing down the Indians for the best record and top seed in the AL. The Astros clinched home-field advantage in the ALDS by beating the Rangers, 14-3, on Tuesday night, eliminating the two-time defending division champs in the process. If the Indians go 3-2 the rest of the way, the Astros would have to win out. The Indians end the season with five home games -- two more against the Twins and three against the White Sox. Guys don't feel like, 'Hey, let's just finish out the rest of the week and move on.'" Brian McTaggart has covered the Astros since 2004, and for MLB.com since 2009.