​Yordan Alvarez and the Astros are tied with the Rangers atop the AL West with four games remaining. (Lindsey Wasson/Associated Press)
The Houston Astros failed to take advantage of another Rangers loss to the Mets as they fell in 10 innings to the Seattle Mariners.The Astros, who hold the tiebreaker over the Rangers, move on to Sacramento for the final four games of the season against the A’s.Here’s how the race stands:AL West standingsHouston Astros:78-80Texas Rangers: 78-80Houston Astros scheduleThursday: at AthleticsFriday: at AthleticsSaturday: at AthleticsSunday: at AthleticsTexas Rangers scheduleThursday: vs. New York MetsFriday: at MinnesotaSaturday: at MinnesotaSunday: at MinnesotaHow Astros can win AL WestIf Astros go 4-0:Houston is AL West champion no matter what Rangers do.If Astros go 3-1: Rangers must win four games.If Astros go 2-2: Rangers must win three games.If Astros go 1-3: Rangers must win two games.If Astros go 0-4: Rangers must win once.SubscribeThere’s more to Houston with the Chronicle. Subscribe today for just 25¢.This article originally published at Houston Astros playoff scenarios: Where things stand with 4 games left in regular season.