Astros Defeat Mariners To Win AL West

Jeremy Pena #3 and Framber Valdez #59 of the Houston Astros celebrate in the locker room after winning the AL West Division by defeating the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park on September 24, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

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The Astros are AL West champions for the fourth straight year. Houston defeated the Seattle Mariners 4-3 at Minute Maid Park. Alex Bregman, Jason Heyward and Kyle Tucker each homered and combined to drive-in all four runs. Framber Valdez earned his 15th win, while Josh Hader notched his 34th save. The Astros snapped a two-game losing streak to improve to 86-and-72. They host the Mariners again this afternoon. Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi will start opposite Seattle righty George Kirby.