Astros clinch AL West for 5th time

By Associated Press

Sep 21, 2022 12:09 am

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida: The Houston Astros clinched their fifth AL West title in six years, getting a leadoff home run from Jose Altuve in a 4-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday (Tuesday in Manila).

'It's been a great start to the season,' third baseman Alex Bregman said. 'This is a first step in the right direction for this ballclub. We've just got to stay focused and know what a tough task is ahead of us.'

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