What happened: The Houston Astros are back in first place in the American League West due to owning the tiebreaker over the Rangers following a matchup against the Seattle Mariners.
Why it matters: The tiebreaker guarantees Houston the higher seed if the teams finish the regular season with identical records.
By the numbers: Houston and the Rangers entered Wednesday tied in the AL West, according to prior Wire Report coverage.
What to watch: The division race continues through the final week of the regular season.