The Houston Astros Are Playoff Bound: Who Will They Face in the AL Wild Card Round?

After clinching their eighth consecutive postseason appearance, the Houston Astros are gearing up for the AL Wild Card round. As the No. 3 seed in the American League, their opponent will be determined by the outcome of the final regular-season game between the Kansas City Royals and the Detroit Tigers.

The Wild Card round is set to begin on October 1st, with all games taking place at Minute Maid Park. This best-of-three series will be a thrilling showdown as the Astros look to advance in the postseason.

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As the top-ranked team in the Wild Card round, the Astros will face the lowest-seeded Wild Card team. The outcome of the Royals vs. Tigers game on Sunday will determine their opponent.

If the Tigers win, the Astros will go up against the Royals. If the Tigers lose and the Royals win, the Astros will face the Tigers. And if both teams win or lose, the Astros will still face the Royals.

Joining the Astros in the Wild Card round are the Baltimore Orioles, who will face the team not chosen by Houston—either the Royals or Tigers.

Looking ahead, the Cleveland Guardians and the New York Yankees have secured the top two seeds in the AL and will skip the Wild Card round. If the Astros advance, they will face Cleveland in the ALDS.

With their sights set on a fifth World Series appearance since 2017, the Astros are determined to continue their postseason success. Don’t miss out on the excitement as the team battles their way through the playoffs.

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