The Houston Astros got only their third win of the season over the Seattle Mariners, but it was an important one. The Astros’ 7-0 win combined with Texas’ loss to the New York Mets, put Houston back in control of the AL West.
The Astros and Rangers are tied, but Houston holds the tiebreaker after winning the season series.
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Both teams play again on Wednesday with the Astros at Seattle, and the Rangers hosting the Mets.
Here’s a look at the details and scenarios:
AL West standings
78-79
Texas Rangers: 78-79
Wednesday: at Seattle
Thursday: at Athletics
Friday: at Athletics
Saturday: at Athletics
Sunday: at Athletics
Texas Rangers schedule
Wednesday: vs. New York Mets
Thursday: vs. New York Mets
Friday: at Minnesota
Saturday: at Minnesota
Sunday: at Minn/esota
How Astros can win AL West
Houston is AL West champion no matter what Rangers do.
If Astros go 4-1: Rangers must win five games.
If Astros go 3-2: Rangers must win four games.
If Astros go 2-3: Rangers must win three games.
If Astros go 1-4: Rangers must win two games..
If Astros go 0-5: Rangers must win once.
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This article originally published at Houston Astros playoff scenarios: Where things stand with 5 games left in regular season.
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