The Astros do not care for Making It Easy. Houston wins 1-0 to clinch at least a playoff spot. A win today combined with a Ramger loss gives Houston the division, though we'll talk in a few minutes about whether or not that's something you want. Houston is 89-72. There is one game remaining in the 2023 regular season.
*AL Playoff Picture
1. Baltimore (101-60)
2. Six Flags (90-71)
3. Minnesota (87-74)
4. Tampa (98-63)
5. Toronto (89-72)
6. Houston (89-72)
7. Seattle (87-74)
So the permutations for the Astros for G162 are as such:
HOU win + 6FL loss = AL West Title
HOU win + 6FL win + TOR win = 3rd Wild Card
HOU win + 6FL win + TOR loss = 2nd Wild Card
3rd Wild Card is a matchup against Minnesota
2nd Wild Card is a matchup against Tampa.