Astros rebound from 11 games under .500, win AL West despite finishing 81-81
Houston Astros rebounded from an 11-game slump under .500, securing the AL West title and clinching a postseason berth for the ninth time in ten years. General manager departure and early-season struggles did little to dampen the team's spirit. Manager Joe Espada praised the team's resilience, stating, "It's about character and this team don't quit, they fight."
Star player Yordan Alvarez won the AL batting title with a .316 average, while Carlos Correa missed significant time due to injury. The team overcame a 20-31 start to dominate the rest of the season, clinching the division title with an 11-2 victory over the Texas Rangers.
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- Astros rebound from 11 games under .500, win AL West despite finishing 81-81 sports.yahoo.com
- Astros win AL West with 81-81 record, worst for first-place team, beat A’s 9-0 winnipegfreepress.com
