# Astros Lose to A's in 6th Inning Error

> Astros' 6th inning error seals AL West playoff hopes.
- Title: Astros Lose to A's in 6th Inning Error · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Astros' 6th inning error seals AL West playoff hopes. Astros' error in the 6th inning cost them a playoff spot in the AL West.
- Keywords: astros, athletics, al west, jose altuve, jeremy pena, mlb, playoff, sports, Lose, A's, 6th, Inning
- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/astros-stay-even-with-rangers-in-al-west-with-loss-to-athletics
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- Topics: astros, athletics, al west, jose altuve, jeremy pena, mlb, playoff, sports
## Game Result
Astros lose 6-5 to A's in 160th game.
## Jose Altuve Error
Altuve dropped relay throw in 6th inning.
## A's Rally
A's score six runs in 6th inning.
## Playoff Impact
Astros miss AL West playoff spot.
## Jose Altuve Reaction
Altuve says he should have made 100 percent play.
## Playoff Strategy
Astros need win Saturday to clinch AL West.
## Key takeaway

Astros' error in the 6th inning cost them a playoff spot in the AL West.