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1. 6 yesterday 9:09 AM

   AL West becomes dramatic final-week race with tiebreaker intrigue

   With the Astros and Rangers now tied at 78-79, coverage analyzed that neither team has secured a postseason berth and the division could come down to the final game. Houston's tiebreaker advantage becomes the deciding factor if both teams finish with identical records.

   1. 1 outlet AL West Race Comes Down to the Wire!

      first by Yahoo Sports, 6h ago

   2. 1 outlet Rangers, Astros Can’t Quit Each Other in Tight AL West Race

      first by Sports Illustrated, 4d ago

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2. 5 yesterday 1:08 AM

   Alvarez lifts Astros to 7-0 shutout over Mariners; tie Rangers

   Yordan Alvarez hit his 41st home run and drove in three runs as Houston shut out Seattle, improving to 78-79. The same day, Texas lost to the New York Mets, dropping both teams to matching records with five games remaining in the regular season.

   “Alvarez and Walker each homer and drive in three runs to lead the Astros past the Mariners, 7-0.”

   1. 2 outlets Yordan Alvarez puts Astros level with Rangers in AL West race

      first by Sporting News, 15h ago · also Yahoo Sports

   2. 1 outlet Houston Astros playoff scenarios: Where things stand with 5 games left in regular season

      first by Yahoo Sports, 22h ago

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     Alvarez and Walker each homer and drive in three runs to lead the Astros past the Mariners, 7-0. Four relievers combined to finish the shutout after starter Javier left after two innings. The Astros (78-79) and Rangers are tied atop the AL West with 5 games remaining.

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3. 4 Sep 22

   Rangers hold one-game lead entering final six games

   As Houston and Texas prepared for the final six games of the season, the Rangers held a 79-78 advantage over the 77-79 Astros. However, Houston retained the critical tiebreaker from winning the season series, keeping the division race competitive.

   1. 2 outlets Rangers and Astros enter final six games in winner-take-all AL West race

      first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago · also Sporting News

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5. 3 Sep 20

   Braves sweep Astros at home; Rangers gain lead

   Atlanta defeated Houston in a three-game series, dropping the Astros to 77-79 and giving Texas a one-game lead in the division. Houston had lost 10 of their last 14 games and faced a six-game road trip to Seattle and Sacramento to salvage their postseason hopes.

   “The Braves sweep the Astros by winning 4-2, holding them to seven runs in three games. Astros have lost 10 of their last 14 and fall to 77-79.”

   1. 1 outlet A sweep by the Braves, a team meeting and six games to go for Astros. 'Only option is to win.'

      first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago

   2. 1 outlet Houston Astros swept at home by Atlanta Braves in another blow to postseason chances

      first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago

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     The Braves sweep the Astros by winning 4-2, holding them to seven runs in three games. Astros have lost 10 of their last 14 and fall to 77-79. BUT the Rangers are losing, they will probably be one game back entering the final six games.

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     The Astros lost 4-2. They are 77-79. The Astros scored seven runs in three games while getting swept by the Braves. They finish the season 39-42 at Daikin Park and must save their season during a six-game trip through Seattle and Sacramento.

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6. 2 Sep 19

   Peña's batting mechanics corrected in key stretch run

   After a weeklong slump, Jeremy Peña worked with hitting coaches to fix his swing mechanics—reducing excessive movement in his load that was causing him to chase pitches out of the zone. The adjustment led to immediate results: he went 8-for-13 with three home runs in his next three games against Kansas City.

   “It keeps him more compact on his way to the ball, which allows him to make decisions a little later.”

   1. 1 outlet If Houston Astros are to win AL West, it will start with Jeremy Peña. Here's why

      first by Yahoo Sports, 4d ago

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8. 1 Sep 17

   Astros fall into tie with Rangers after loss to Royals

   Houston lost 5-2 to Kansas City while Texas beat Boston 7-3, bringing both teams to 76-76 with 10 games left. Jeremy Peña had three hits but the rest of the Astros lineup managed only five, leaving Houston at .500 after leading the division by three games the previous week.

   1. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 7d ago · read ↗