Houston Astros Inch Closer to Wrapping Up AL West with Win Over Angels

Astros Win 5-1, Maintain Two-Game Lead Over Mariners

The Houston Astros moved one step closer to clinching the American League West division title with a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park. The Astros now hold a two-game lead over the Seattle Mariners, who lost to the Oakland Athletics, with just four games remaining in the regular season.

Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. was dominant on the mound, allowing just one run on four hits over seven innings of work. He struck out nine batters and walked none.

The Astros offense was led by Yordan Alvarez, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs. Kyle Tucker also had a big night, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.

The Angels, who have been eliminated from playoff contention, got their only run of the game on a solo home run by Shohei Ohtani in the third inning.

With the win, the Astros improved to 94-56 on the season, while the Angels fell to 72-87.

Astros on Verge of Clinching AL West

The Astros are now on the verge of clinching their fifth AL West title in the past six seasons. They can clinch the division as early as Wednesday night with a win over the Angels and a loss by the Mariners.

If the Astros do not clinch on Wednesday, they will have two more chances to do so on Thursday and Friday in Seattle.

The Astros have been one of the most consistent teams in baseball all season long. They have led the AL West for most of the year and have a 30-16 record since the All-Star break.

The Astros are led by a potent offense that is ranked second in the AL in runs scored. They also have a strong pitching staff that is ranked third in the AL in ERA.

The Astros are looking to make a deep run into the playoffs this year. They have not won a World Series since 2017, but they believe they have the team to do it this year.