Houston Astros playoff scenarios: Where things stand with 3 games left in regular season
The Astros are tied with Texas for first place in the AL West after Houston beat the Athletics behind three homers from rookie Lucas Spence.
In a Texas Rangers win against the Mets, the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers both finished atop the AL West with a 79-80 record, leaving them ineligible for the wild-card race. The race for the division title now hinges on the remaining three games for both teams. The Astros' schedule includes a series against the Athletics, while the Rangers will face the Minnesota Twins.
For the Astros to secure the AL West title, they must go undefeated in their final three games. If they achieve a 2-1 record, the Rangers need to win all three of their remaining games. Should the Astros finish the season at 1-2, the Rangers must emerge victorious in two of their last three matches. Conversely, if the Astros conclude their season with a 0-3 record, the Rangers must secure at least one win in their final three games to claim the division title.
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