Astros and the AL West

Maybe we have enough games to take an early look at the AL West standings. It’s probably too early because division standings don’t mean much at this stage. But the AL West was predicted to be a tight race, and the prediction is true so far.

The Mariners, playing well over the last 10 days, have taken a 2 game lead over the Astros. One-half game separates the Astros and Rangers. The Athletics, with a .500 record, are hanging around the division leaders.