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Wesneski's gem puts Astros on brink of AL West title

Original: Hayden Wesneski's gem puts Astros in position for AL West clinch https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7634095/2026/09/27/ast

Hayden Wesneski delivered a dominant start for the Houston Astros, putting the team in position to clinch the AL West division title. With the regular season winding down, the win gives Houston the upper hand in the playoff race. Baseball fans are watching closely as the Astros close in on another division crown behind Wesneski's standout pitching performance.

Why now: The Astros are on the verge of clinching the AL West as the MLB regular season reaches its final days.

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• Hayden Wesneski's gem puts Astros in position for AL West clinch https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7634095/2026/09/27/astros-al-west-playoff-race-hayden-wesneski/ # Sports # Baseball # Playoffs · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 1

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