The Aporia
The Aporia
6 articles about 5 events for “Astros Win AL West” from New York Post.
“The Astros have the worst record of any playoff team (81-81) in MLB history, having snuck into the playoffs after winning the floundering AL West.”
“They outlasted their division rival Texas Rangers to win the AL West crown with an 81-81 record and will host a Wild Card series at Daikin Park Tuesday afternoon against the Chicago White Sox.”
“The Astros won 81 games — good enough to win the AL West, but were swept by the White Sox in the wild-card round — and faced internal upheaval midseason.”
“And yet, they both enter the final days of the season with a chance to win the AL West — even though they can finish no better than .500.”
“On the season, the Dodgers are just 25-28 against above-.500 teams currently on track to make the playoffs this year (excluding the sub-.500 Astros and Rangers, who are currently tied atop the AL West).”
“(Last week: 12th) 13) Astros (77-77) Maybe no one really does want to win the AL West, a division with a whopping -436 run differential (!) this year.”