81-81 FINAL RECORD; AMERICAN LEAGUE WEST DIVISION CHAMPS IN THE STANDINGS: The Astros finished the regular season in first place in the AL West with an 81-81 record, topping the second-place Rangers by 1.0 game. The Astros clinched their division…
The Houston Astros concluded their 2026 regular season by clinching the American League West division title with an 81-81 record, edging the Texas Rangers by one game on the final day. Houston went 4-2 in its final six games to claim its 14th division crown in franchise history before being swept 2-0 by the Chicago White Sox in the AL Wild Card Series under manager Joe Espada.
After a 20-31 start, the Astros recovered by going 61-50 over their final 110 games and leading Major League Baseball with 226 home runs. Five Houston players hit at least 20 home runs, led by designated hitter Yordan Alvarez with 42, while the club posted a 70-0 record when leading after eight innings.
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