Houston Astros clinch the American League West in 8-1 win, go on to ALDS

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The Houston Astros are your American League West champions after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks, 8-1!

They finished 90-72 and will play on Saturday in Houston in Game 1 of the best-of-five ALDS.

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 01: Jose Abreu #79 of the Houston Astros celebrates with Kyle Tucker #30 after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on October 01, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (P …

All eyes were on the 2022 World Series Champions as there was a possibility they would be a Wildcard depending on if the Texas Rangers won against the Mariners on Sunday, but the Rangers fell short in a 1-0 loss.

The Astros and Rangers each finished the season with a 90-72 record, but Houston won the division via tiebreaker as they won the season series, 9-4.