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Astros, Rangers set to begin critical 12-game stretch in AL West

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 5:19 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Astros, Rangers set to begin critical 12-game stretch in AL West

Summary

The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers will start a crucial 12-game-in-13-day series as they battle for the American League West title, beginning Tuesday night. The Astros currently lead the Rangers by one game and hold the tiebreaker advantage. Both teams face four different opponents without common matchups. The Astros will play three games against the last-place Kansas City Royals, three against the Atlanta Braves, two at the Seattle Mariners, and four at the Oakland Athletics. The Rangers will face the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets, and Minnesota Twins in their upcoming matches. The outcomes of these series are likely to determine the division winner as the season approaches its conclusion.

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By the Numbers

•Astros lead Rangers by one game heading into series.
•Astros face Royals, Braves, Mariners, and Athletics in next games.
•Rangers scheduled to play Red Sox, Blue Jays, Mets, and Twins.
•Both teams do not share any opponents in the upcoming stretch.
•Critical matchups could decide the division champion.

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5:19 AMYahoo Sports — Breaking down the Astros and Rangers’ final 12 Games of the season

What they're saying

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After Monday’s off day, the Astros and Rangers will begin a 12-game-in-13-day stretch that could decide the American League West champion, starting Tuesday night. Both teams will play four series against four different opponents, and they do not have any common opponents. However, both teams are only slated to play three games against a team […]
— Yahoo Sports

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