Astros, Rangers, and Mariners in close AL West race

As of August 26, 2026, the Houston Astros lead the American League West with a slim margin over the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners. Houston's record stands at 66-66, while Texas is just a half-game behind at 66-67 and Seattle trails by 2 ½ games with a record of 64-69. The Astros have 30 games remaining, facing 13th-hardest competition with a.506 opponent winning percentage. The Rangers have 29 games left and a slightly tougher schedule at.511. The Mariners have the easiest remaining schedule at.440 and face weaker teams like the Angels and Athletics in September. The tight race may culminate in a critical two-game series between the Astros and Mariners next week.

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