The Astros and Rangers remain deadlocked atop the AL West, both sitting at 79-80 entering play. With just three games left on the schedule for both teams, every single result matters. The Athletics, whom the Astros are facing, sit at 63-96, one of the worst records in baseball. The Rangers, meanwhile, face the Twins, who are 72-83 and long since out of playoff contention. On paper, this should be the time for the Astros to finally get a head start and secure the division lead, with ease for that matter, but you never know.
