American League West

The MLB regular season reaches its final day with division titles and playoff spots still undecided. The American League West crown and a National League wild card berth remain up for grabs, with several teams' postseason fates hinging on Game 162 results.

Jeremy Pena hit two home runs as the Houston Astros slugged five in a win over the Athletics in West Sacramento, setting up a decisive final day in the American League West. The division title race now comes down to Game 162, with Houston holding its destiny in its own hands as the regular season closes.

The Houston Astros head into Game 162 with their fate in their own hands in the race for the American League West title. A win in the regular-season finale would clinch the division crown, while a loss leaves their playoff seeding dependent on other results. Baseball fans are following the final-day drama closely as the pennant race comes down to the last game.

The American League West has recorded the worst full-season performance by a division in MLB history, despite the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers still battling for a playoff berth. Commentators are highlighting the historic lows of the division's combined record, with both Texas clubs fighting for the postseason despite their teams' mediocre campaigns.