Houston Astros bump Taylor Swift for possible playoff run

HOUSTON, July 27 (UPI) -- The Houston Astros knew there could be trouble when Taylor Swift walked into its stadium schedule on Oct. 13. At the time, the Astros playoff hopes seemed scrawny, after the team had lost 92 games last year.

When it noted that the concert could conflict with a possible postseason home game last December, Twitter replies mocked its optimism. But as the Astros stand at 55-45 this season, the team made the move official.

Swift will now perform on Sept. 9 at Minute Made Park.

"The Houston Astros are excited to host Taylor Swift, one of today's hottest and most critically-acclaimed musical artists," the Astros said in a press release. "As a concert and special event venue, Minute Maid Park is committed to providing the best experience to not only Astros fans, but to the fans of all of the artists that perform at the ballpark. The new show date will ensure that fans of Taylor Swift will have every opportunity to see her perform at Minute Maid Park, as the September 9th date does not conflict with any potential postseason baseball."

"Those who have already purchased their tickets for the previously scheduled date of The 1989 World Tour at Minute Maid Park are automatically guaranteed the same seats that they purchased for the original October date. However, refunds are available for those who purchased tickets directly from Ticketmaster or the Minute Maid Park Box Office and are unable to attend the rescheduled concert date."

The Astros currently sit at second place in the American League's west division, behind the Los Angeles Angels.