5 things to know about Astros before Yankees’ daunting ALCS

1. The Astros nearly had three no-hitters this season, which would have made been an MLB first. Instead, they settled for two, becoming the 18th team to accomplish the feat. Zack Greinke, who previously said throwing a no-hitter would be a “hassle,” got two outs from throwing one against the Mariners during the season’s final…