Astros Secure First Place in AL West and Possible Playoff Matchup
Key points:
- The Astros are currently in first place in the AL West
- If the season ended today, the Astros would have a bye for the first round of the playoffs
- They would face the winner of the series between the Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins
The Houston Astros are currently in first place in the AL West and are headed to the playoffs. If the season ended today, they would have a bye for the first round and would face the winner of the series between the Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins. This is a favorable matchup for the Astros, as they have dominated the Rangers this year and the Twins have a history of struggling in the playoffs. On the other side of the bracket, the AL East teams will have to battle it out, making the Astros’ path to the ALCS potentially easier.
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