The Houston Astros are aiming to win the 7th AL West title in franchise history with a win against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – The Houston Astros have another chance to secure the AL West title in their series against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday.

On Monday, the Astros lost 6-1 to the Mariners at Minute Maid Park.

Looking at the batting order for Houston on Tuesday, the Astros will continue to be without All-Star hitter Yordan Alvarez, who has been out since leaving Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels with a bruised right knee. According to Astros manager Joe Espada, Alvarez will not be available for the M’s series.

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As for the Astros’ starting pitcher in the second game of the series against Seattle, left-hander Framber Valdez will start on Tuesday. As for Seattle, Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert will return to the mound.

If Houston defeats Seattle on Tuesday night, it would be the franchise’s seventh AL West title. Since 2017, the Astros have won six AL West titles and two World Series championships (2017 and 2022).

Maybe the third time will work? If the ‘Stros lose on Tuesday, a win over the Mariners on Wednesday would be their third chance to secure the AL West crown.

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