The Houston Astros, tied with Seattle in the AL West, go for a second win in a row against the Atlanta Braves.

The Houston Astros needed a win and an 11-3 shellacking of the Atlanta Braves on Friday was just what they needed after losing their American League West.

The Astros ' organizational machine is sputtering after a year of exits and injuries throughout Houston's lineup and pitching staff. The depleted roster threatens to end a historic run atop the American League West.

With a chance to post consecutive victories for the first time in two weeks, the visiting Houston Astros will look to maintain their position in the American League postseason picture against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday.

The Seattle Mariners will remain tied for first place in the American League West for a second straight day after beating the Los Angeles Angels, 2-1, on Friday

The Houston Astros got just two starts out of starting pitcher Luis Garcia after he spent more than two years returning from Tommy John surgery.

The Houston Astros' decision on whether or not to re-sign Framber Valdez got more complicated after his incident against the New York Yankees.

Houston's offense was shut out for the sixth time since the trade deadline as the Astros' lead in the AL West is slipping away.

The New York Yankees face the Houston Astros on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 (9/2/25) at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.

The Houston Astros are in a battle here for not only the Americasn League West, but also to stay in the playoff picture after a rough stretch.