The Astros had a critical series with the Texas Rangers and the outcome was a series for the Ages. The Astros were incredibly dominant. The Astros came out of it leading the AL West for the first time this season. Fans should be excited by the outcome.
But some fans are so excited they believe the AL West division race is over. No, it isn’t over. The Astros are only one half game ahead of the Mariners. The Rangers are only three games behind with 21 games to play. This looks more like a division race that is just beginning in earnest, rather than a contest that is almost over.