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Worst records to make MLB playoffs: How Astros, Rangers could clinch with losing record
Here's the history that the Astros and Rangers are facing this week.
Yordan Alvarez joined some of baseball’s biggest names with his latest milestone.
The Texas Rangers have found themselves in first place in the AL West, surpassing the Houston Astros with just a few games remaining in the regular season. With the playoffs on the horizon, it’ll be important for the Rangers to try to stay in the driver’s seat,
The Houston Astros have two ways to make the postseason. They can go directly to the postseason by finishing better than or equal to the Texas Rangers in the AL West standings (since they hold the tiebreaker). In another route, they will have to make their way through a crowded field for the final AL wild card spot.
The Texas Rangers led the New York Mets after five innings Tuesday, but couldn’t close out a critical win in the AL West race.
The Rangers could have a leg-up over Houston — aside from their one-game lead — as the final week of the season begins.
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Houston Astros are in AL West fight with Texas Rangers. Who has easiest, hardest remaining schedule?
The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers are tied at the top of the American League West with 10 games left. Who do they each play down the stretch of the regular season?