The Astros play their final six games of the season on the road, starting Tuesday in Seattle. Houston fell one game behind the Texas Rangers in the AL West after being swept at home by Atlanta. If there is any good news, it is that Houston owns the tiebreaker over the Rangers should the teams finish in a tie.
Here’s a look at the details and scenarios:
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AL West standings
Texas Rangers: 78-78
Houston Astros: 77-79
Houston Astros schedule
Tuesday: at Seattle
Wednesday: at Seattle
Thursday: at Athletics
Friday: at Athletics
Saturday: at Athletics
Sunday: at Athletics
Texas Rangers schedule
Tuesday: vs. New York Mets
Wednesday: vs. New York Mets
Thursday: vs. New York Mets
Friday: at Minnesota
Saturday: at Minnesota
Sunday: at Minnesota
How Astros can win AL West
Astros are out no matter what.
If Texas goes 5-1: Astros must go 6-0 to force a tie and win on tiebreaker.
If Texas goes 4-2: Astros must win five games.
If Texas goes 3-3: Astros must win four games.
If Texas goes 2-4: Astros must winn three games.
If Texas goes 1-5: Astros must win twice.
If Texas goes 0-1: Astros must win once.
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This article originally published at Houston Astros playoff scenarios: Where things stand with six games left in regular season.
Disclaimer : This story is auto aggregated by a computer programme and has not been created or edited by DOWNTHENEWS. Publisher: Sports.yahoo.com
