Astros clinch AL West title after defeating Athletics 9-0
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 11:15 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The Astros secured their fifth AL West title in six years with a decisive 9-0 victory over the Athletics on September 27. Lucas Spence contributed significantly with a two-run triple. Despite this win, the Astros finish the season with an even 81-81 record, marking the lowest win total for a first-place team in the American League. The team will look ahead to the postseason, aiming to improve on their performance in the playoff series.
- •Astros beat Athletics 9-0 to clinch AL West title.
- •Lucas Spence hit a two-run triple in the victory.
- •Astros finish the regular season with an 81-81 record.
- •This is the worst record for a first-place team in AL history.
- •The Astros are preparing for the postseason.
- 12:06 AMESPN MLB — Astros clinch AL West, finish season with 81-81 record
"The Astros won their fifth AL West title in six years despite finishing with the worst record for a first-place team, beating the Athletics 9-0 Sunday behind Lucas Spence's two-run triple to finish at 81-81.
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