Tonight, they have a chance to get back into the win column and expand their playoff lead against Jack Leiter (9-8, 3.76 ERA, 131 SO) and the Rangers in the first game of a critical three game series at Daikin Park.

One of the biggest cheers Wednesday night at Daikin Park came in the middle of the eighth inning when the final score flashed on the scoreboard indicating the Mariners’ 10-game winning streak had come to an end with a loss to the Royals in Kansas City.

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez left Monday night’s game against the Texas Rangers with a sprained left ankle and will undergo an MRI on Tuesday.

Despite facing significant injury challenges and roster turnover from their championship core, the Astros' dream playoff scenario involves a perfect storm of favorable matchups, key player returns, and their proven postseason experience shining through when it matters most.

Additionally, Hader is being recognized for his character and off-the-field work. The Astros made an announcement about the veteran before their matchup against the Rangers on Monday, via their social media.

The Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers are separated by just three games. So, here's a look at each MLB tiebreaker scenario.

Zach Cole hit a home run in his first major league at-bat, Jose Altuve hit his 25th homer of the season and the Houston Astros routed the Atlanta Braves 11-3.

The Seattle Mariners have gotten hot at just the right time for them. It is the worst possible time for the Houston Astros. The Mariners have now won 10 straight to dethrone the Astros in the AL West as the clock on the regular season is rapidly winding down.

There are two weeks remaining in the regular season, but the Astros’ upcoming homestand against the Rangers and Mariners -- the two teams that they’re locked in a dogfight with in the American League