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Astros Magic Number Is 1 After 13-2 Beatdown of A’s

It will come down to the final day of the season to decide the A.L. West, but Houston has inched closer. Astros 13 A’s 2 The odd innings paid dividends all night for the Astros, as they’d score in the…

By Craig Larson Jr · Yahoo

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 4:49 AM

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The Houston Astros defeated the Athletics with a decisive 13-2 blowout victory.
Houston's magic number to clinch the AL West was reduced to one.
Only one game remains in the 2026 regular season for both teams.

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The Houston Astros routed the Athletics 13-2 to reduce their magic number for clinching the American League West division to one. The victory leaves Houston on the brink of securing the division title heading into the final game of the 2026 regular season.

The series in West Sacramento at Sutter Health Park saw the Astros recover after suffering a narrow 6-5 defeat earlier in the set. With only one game left to play, the Astros hold control of their postseason fate against the Athletics.

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Astros Magic Number Is 1 After 13-2 Beatdown of A’s

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