With the hapless Minnesota Twins in town the Astros red-hot bats suddenly went cold as Minnesota took 2 of 3 at Minute Maid. Houston had hit .283 and .300 in their two previous series but could only muster a meager .188 against the Twins.

Additionally, the Astros were limited to 5 extra base his and scored just 4 runs.

AL West Standings

Rangers 68-52 --
Mariners 66-54 2.0
Angels 64-56 4.0
Astros 62-59 6.5
Athletics 61-59 7.0

AL Wildcard Standings

Mariners 66-54 --
Indians 65-56 --
Angels 64-56 0.5
Tigers 62-58 2.5
Astros 62-59 3.0
Athletics 61-59 3.5