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Astros clinch AL West title after defeating Athletics

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 4:31 PM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Astros clinch AL West title after defeating Athletics

Summary

The Houston Astros secured the American League West title on September 27, 2026, with a victory over the Oakland Athletics. The clinching win capped a season characterized by challenges, including inconsistent pitching and injuries. Despite the hurdles, the Astros demonstrated resilience, completing the season as division champions. Looking ahead, they aim to leverage their star player, Yordan Alvarez, in the postseason as they strive for another successful October run.

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•Astros clinch the AL West title on September 27, 2026.
•Victory came against the Oakland Athletics in Sacramento, California.
•Season plagued by pitching inconsistencies and injuries.
•Yordan Alvarez is highlighted as a key player for the postseason.
•Team aims for another successful run in October.

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4:31 PMYahoo Sports — Astros Win AL West — Now Why Not One More October Run?

What they're saying

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Astros fans, after 162 games, your team is once again the champion of the American League West. So how are you feeling? Excited? Relieved? Optimistic? Still concerned? Or are you simply hopeful that this team has another October run left in it? Whatever your answer, here’s what matters most: They’re in. And once you’re in, […]
— Yahoo Sports

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