HOUSTON — The day when Joe Girardi gathers his family to ask their opinion whether he should return as the Yankees’ manager is coming.

Possibly as soon as the coming week if the Yankees don’t reach the World Series.

Girardi’s contract expires at the end of the month, and it’s generally believed Hal Steinbrenner wants him back. However, Girardi needs to hear from his two daughters, son and wife about how they feel.

Based on how the family enjoyed the postseason ride before Friday night’s 7-1 loss in Game 6 of the ALCS to the Astros at Minute Maid Park, Girardi’s family will support him returning.

“They love it,’’ Girardi said when asked if his family is enjoying the improbable run that has been highlighted by the Yankees losing the first two games of the ALDS and ALCS and rebounding. “They love it. They are fired up. My son’s [Dante] voice has been gone for three days.’’

Girardi led the Yankees to the 2009 World Series title in his second year on the job. With the Yankees a win away from returning to the World Series for the first time since then, Girardi admitted it has been enjoyable.

“I have really enjoyed it. It has brought back a lot of really good memories for me,’’ Girardi said. “I have really enjoyed watching these guys do what they do and the crowds at home have been electric. I try to soak it in as much as possible.’’

Roger Clemens was spotted in a first-floor hallway walking with a cell phone planted in his ear after Friday night’s Game 6.

Aaron Judge’s solo homer in the eighth inning was his third of the ALCS and tied him with Darryl Strawberry, Bernie Williams, Jason Giambi and Alex Rodriguez for the second-most homers by a Yankee in an ALCS. Robinson Cano’s four in 2010 are tops.

Greg Bird’s walk in the eighth inning was his eighth of the ALCS and tied Alex Rodriguez for the most in ALCS action. Babe Ruth’s 11 free passes in the 1926 World Series are the most by a Yankee in a postseason series.