Astros position themselves for potential AL postseason run amid struggles

The Houston Astros have maintained a.500 record for much of the season but are looking to make a push for the AL West title, which could secure them a spot in the ALDS. Their current run differential is -50, ranking sixth worst in the American League. However, ESPN's David Schoenfield highlights improvements in the starting rotation, particularly with Hunter Brown and Hayden Wesneski performing well. Among their strengths, the Astros have a dominant closer in Josh Hader and Yordan Alvarez, a frontrunner for AL MVP. The team aims to leverage these factors as they head into the postseason.

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