PlayoffRace

If the Playoffs started today…

Tiebreaking steps used to generate seedings2 ties

AL West standings

Two-club tie for 1st place in the AL West: Astros, Rangers

Astros 79-80 (.497) · Rangers 79-80 (.497)

Head-to-head — comparing Astros, Rangers

1.Astros9-4 (.692)
2.Rangers4-9 (.308)

HOU qualifies for 1st place in the AL West; TEX takes the next spot.

Result: 1. Astros 2. Rangers

AL Wild Card race and remaining order (seeds 4-6 and below)

Two-club tie for the No. 11 seed (outside the playoff spots): Tigers, Mariners

Tigers 74-85 (.465) · Mariners 74-85 (.465)

Head-to-head — comparing Tigers, Mariners

1.Tigers4-2 (.667)
2.Mariners2-4 (.333)

DET qualifies for the No. 11 seed (outside the playoff spots); SEA takes the next spot.

Result: 1. Tigers 2. Mariners