# Astros Control AL West Crown in Game 162

> Astros clinch AL West title with 13-2 win over A’s in Game 162.
- Title: Astros Control AL West Crown in Game 162 · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Astros clinch AL West title with 13-2 win over A’s in Game 162. Astros secure AL West crown by winning Sunday’s game or waiting for Rangers’ loss to Twins.
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- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/jeremy-pena-homers-twice-as-astros-beat-a-s
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- Topics: astros, al west, game 162, jeremy pena, yordan alvarez, rangers, a’s, mlb, wild card, postseason, sports
## Game 162 stakes
Astros battle for AL West crown in Game 162 with Rangers tied at 80-81.
## Astros dominate A’s
Astros blast five home runs including three from Yordan Alvarez and two from Jeremy Peña to crush A’s 13-2.
## Alvarez’s record
Alvarez hits .316 with 42 homers, tying for fifth-most in Astros history.
## Wesneski’s performance
Wesneski throws 82 pitches with 2 earned runs to finish regular season 6-2 with 3.25 ERA.
## Rangers’ position
Rangers lead AL West by half-game but need A’s win over Astros to clinch division title.
## What happens next
Astros win division with Sunday victory or Rangers loss to Twins; AL West champion hosts White Sox in Wild Card Series.
## Key takeaway

Astros secure AL West crown by winning Sunday’s game or waiting for Rangers’ loss to Twins.