Astros Clinch AL West for 5th Time in 6 Years, Beat Rays 4–0

Astros Clinch AL West for 5th Time in 6 Years, Beat Rays 4–0
The Houston Astros pose for a photo after clinching the American League West title with a win over the Tampa Bay Rays during a baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla., Sept. 19, 2022. Chris O'Meara/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—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 night.

“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.”