AL West Race: Sub-.500 Winner Possible as Seattle Gains Momentum

Houston and Texas remain below .500 in a historically weak race, while Seattle retains tiebreaker and schedule advantages but has confirmed its first full losing season since 2020 after its 82nd defeat. Hader's 250th save, his 20 consecutive scoreless appearances and Altuve's 2,500th career hit define the division's latest developments.