Astros Climb to AL West Lead After Beating Rangers
Houston has surged from 6.5 games back on May 20 to first place, signaling a significant mid-season turnaround.
The Houston Astros defeated the Texas Rangers on Friday to move into first place in the AL West. The turnaround is notable: as recently as May 20, Houston sat at 20-31 and 6.5 games out of first. The team's momentum and current standing make them a meaningful factor in AL West projections. Beat reporter Brian McTaggart cited a manager or player quote emphasizing the team's intent to sustain the run.
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