Carlos Correa hit a tiebreaking single through a drawn-in infield off struggling reliever Devin Williams in the 10th inning, and the Houston Astros outlasted the New York Yankees 5-3 on Friday night.

Every MLB team needs its stars to lead the way if it wants a chance at securing a playoff spot. But the clubs that make it are often lifted to the postseason by a star turn from an unheralded source.