PlayoffRace

If the Playoffs started today…

Tiebreaking steps used to generate seedings1 tie

AL West standings

Two-club tie for 1st place in the AL West: Astros, Rangers

Astros 76-76 (.500) · Rangers 76-76 (.500)

Head-to-head — comparing Astros, Rangers

1.Astros9-4 (.692)
2.Rangers4-9 (.308)

HOU qualifies for 1st place in the AL West; TEX takes the next spot.

Result: 1. Astros 2. Rangers