# Astros chase AL West title with Mariners game

> Astros aim for AL West crown after Mariners loss
- Title: Astros chase AL West title with Mariners game · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Astros aim for AL West crown after Mariners loss Astros lead AL West with 7-0 win over Mariners, Yordan Alvarez ties league home run record
- Keywords: astros, mariners, al west, yordan alvarez, mlb, seattle, houston, al wild card, triple crown, home run, mlb tv, espn
- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/guardians-red-sox-and-astros-mariners-on-espn-sept-23-2026
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- Topics: astros, mariners, al west, yordan alvarez, mlb, seattle, houston, al wild card, triple crown, home run, mlb tv, espn
## AL West race tightens
Astros reclaimed AL West lead with 7-0 win over Mariners, securing top spot in division.

> Yordan Alvarez launched his 41st home run of the season, tying the league lead.
## Yordan Alvarez eyes history
Alvarez hits 41st home run, tying league lead with 102 RBIs.

> Alvarez launched his 41st home run of the season, tying him for the league lead.
## Guardians edge Red Sox
Guardians win 3-2 against Red Sox to hold AL Central lead.

> Cleveland won six straight games, heating up for third consecutive postseason appearance.
## AL Wild Card in play
Red Sox aim for second AL Wild Card spot behind Yankees.

> The Yankees clinched the top Wild Card on Tuesday.
## Key pitching matchup
Griffin (15-5) faces Gray (17-5) in AL Central game.

> Parker Messick and Payton Tolle faced off on Tuesday.
## Key takeaway

Astros lead AL West with 7-0 win over Mariners, Yordan Alvarez ties league home run record