HOUSTON (KIAH) — The Houston Astros will be looking to claim the Silver Boot for the eighth year in a row on Wednesday night with a win over the Texas Rangers.

But more importantly, the Astros need a win in their chase of another American League West Division title.

Houston will try to sweep the Rangers and move another game ahead of them in the AL West standings and win the season series, which is at 6-6 this season.

On Tuesday night, Jeremy Peña went 3 for 3 with a walk and scored twice, Jose Altuve drove in two runs and the Houston Astros held on for a 6-5 victory over the Texas Rangers. Jesús Sánchez had a two-run single for the Astros, who nearly squandered a 6-0 lead. • Houston Astros designated hitter Yainer Diaz, right, slides behind Texas Rangers catcher Kyle Higashioka, left

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