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Al west race: Astros or Rangers clinch division
Astros and Rangers battle for AL West crown in Game 162 to decide the No. 3 playoff seed.
In brief
Astros and Rangers battle for AL West crown in Game 162 to decide the No. 3 playoff seed. Astros win season series to hold division title edge over Rangers in final game. Originally reported by Mlb.
AL West standings
Astros and Rangers tied at 80-81 with Astros holding the season series advantage 9-4.
Division title race
Both teams eliminated from Wild Card race, so division title is the only path to playoffs.
Season series edge
Astros won the season series 9-4, giving them the inside track to the division title.
Clinch scenarios
If Astros win, they take AL West title. If Rangers win, they claim division title.
Playoff implications
Winners earn No. 3 seed for AL bracket and host White Sox in Wild Card Series.
The big picture
Astros win season series to hold division title edge over Rangers in final game.
