With twelve games left to play, the Houston Astros are (94-56) and maintain a four-game lead in the A.L. West over the (90-60) Oakland Athletics who also have a dozen left to play. The Athletics were idle last night as the Astros had a chance to extend the division lead to a full five games, but a late grand slam given up by Hector Rondon and only one run on the board through 8 innings would be the deciding factor.
The Astros are still poised to take the division and secure a playoff spot but let’s look at some magic numbers you need to know.