Taking the first step towards becoming the first franchise in Major League baseball since the 2000 to repeat as World Champions, the Houston Astros have won their second straight AL West Division Title. Last night the Astros won their 100th game over the Toronto Blue Jays but did not clinch until the Seattle Mariners defeated the Oakland A’s in an eleven inning walk-off win.
Here is the Astros’ reaction to becoming champions.
Are the Astros a dynasty? Here’s what CBS News had to say:
While the Red Sox have the better win-loss record, the case can be made the Astros have been the best team in baseball this season.