Astros Clinch Fourth Straight AL West Title

The Houston Astros clinched their fourth consecutive American League West division title with a 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners, marking their seventh division win in the past eight seasons. Despite trailing by 10 games in mid-June, the Astros made a historic comeback. Key performances included a two-run homer by Jason Heyward and solid contributions from Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker. First-year manager Joe Espada credited the team's resilience and belief in their ability to win. The Astros are set to host the AL Wild Card Series and are eyeing a deep postseason run, with players like Yainer Diaz and Kyle Tucker expected to play crucial roles. Injuries remain a concern, but Yordan Alvarez is expected to return for the playoffs.