# Astros clinch 8th AL West title

> Astros secure eighth AL West crown after overcoming injuries and setbacks.
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- Summary: Astros secure eighth AL West crown after overcoming injuries and setbacks. Houston Astros win their eighth American League West title in 10 seasons after…
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## Astros face early season challenges
The Astros were 20-31 in mid-May with star players like Hunter Brown, Josh Hader and Jeremy Peña on the injured list.
## Brown speaks on adversity
Hunter Brown said, 'Every team deals with adversity at times, and that was just ours.'

> Every team deals with adversity at times, and that was just ours
## Astros clinch AL West title
The Astros finished 81-81, one game ahead of the Rangers, to win their eighth American League West title in 10 seasons.
## Postseason preparation begins
The Astros will host the White Sox in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series on Tuesday at Daikin Park.
## Alvarez leads offensive surge
Yordan Alvarez hit a career-high 42 home runs and won his first AL batting title with a .316 average.
## Peña emphasizes team resilience
Jeremy Peña said, 'There’s no other option. Now, we go.'

> There’s no other option. Now, we go
## Team overcomes adversity
The Astros won the division after a 21-2 scoring advantage in the final two games against the Athletics.
## Key takeaway

Houston Astros win their eighth American League West title in 10 seasons after clinching the division with a 9-0 victory over the Athletics.