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Astros and Rangers tied in AL West race with three games remaining

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 9:50 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Astros and Rangers tied in AL West race with three games remaining

Summary

The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers are locked in a competitive race for the American League West title, both holding a record of 79-80 as of September 25. With three games left in the regular season, both teams are eliminated from AL Wild Card contention, meaning only one can advance to the playoffs. Astros manager Joe Espada remains optimistic, viewing the pressure of the situation as an opportunity rather than something to fear. The Astros recently won against the Athletics 7-5 and will continue their series, while the Rangers are set to begin a three-game series against the Twins in Minnesota.

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By the Numbers

•Astros and Rangers both sit at 79-80 overall.
•Astros earned a 7-5 win against the Athletics on September 25.
•Both teams are eliminated from AL Wild Card contention.
•Joe Espada emphasizes opportunity over pressure for his team.
•Rangers to begin series against the Twins on September 26.

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9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Astros news: Joe Espada gets real on competitive AL West race

What they're saying

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It hasn’t been pretty, but the top of the American League West standings are competitive at least. The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers are currently tied for the division lead at 79-80 overall with three games left to play in the regular season. Both teams have been eliminated from AL Wild Card contention, so only one of them can make the playoffs […] The post Astros news: Joe Espada gets real on competitive AL West race appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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