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Astros Surge to First Place in AL West with 3-0 Win, Overcoming 10-Game Deficit

Jul 20, 2024, 04:27 AM

The Houston Astros have surged to first place in the AL West, overcoming a 10-game deficit to the Seattle Mariners in just one month. The Astros' 3-0 victory over the Mariners on Friday evening was pivotal, reducing Seattle's lead and placing Houston ahead by percentage points. This marks the first time this season that the Astros have led the division. As of June 18, the Astros were seven games under .500, making their rise to the top even more remarkable. The Astros now lead the AL West by percentage points over Seattle and six games over the third-place Rangers.