 In the postseason, Ashby appeared in three games, hitting .111 with 1 HR and 2 RBI as the Astros lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1981 National League Division Series.In 1982, Ashby became the first Astros player to hit two home runs in a game from both sides of the plate in the same game on September 27, hitting the home runs against John Montefusco and Chris Welsh in a 7-3 victory over the San Diego Padres.Ashby played in 100 games during the season, hitting .257 with 12 home runs and 49 RBI.