# Astros Surge Powers West Lead | 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: 2026-09-06T13:10:20+00:00
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The Astros are on fire, winning eight of their last twelve games and extending their AL West lead to three games as they race toward the playoffs. A six-game road trip against tough opponents like the Yankees and Mets helped turn things around, especially with a stellar 60% win rate against other winning teams. ESPN’s power rankings have them jumping to 13 — now the sixth-best AL team — and Yordan Alvarez remains a top MVP candidate despite losing his Triple Crown chase. With momentum building, this late-season surge could secure not just a playoff spot, but a higher seed. 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. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7e6d6ef2f853d237

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