# Astros and Rangers Battle for AL West | Houston News

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Podcast: [Houston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/houston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458112)
Published: 2026-09-17T20:20:34+00:00
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The Astros’ AL West title hopes are hanging by a thread after a crushing loss to the Royals, dropping them to .500 with the Rangers now tied — and every game from here on out is a must-win. With playoff spots on the line and both teams stuck in neutral run differential, Houston’s offense, led by Alvarez, must ignite fast if they’re going to claw back control of their destiny. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.si.com/mlb/astros/onsi/astros-and-rangers-tied-in-al-west-what-it-means-for-houston-playoff-odds More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3fcd69fe8e6946f2 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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