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Faced with injuries and an improving AL West, Astros were 'playing from behind the whole season
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Texas Rangers fall flat in bid for AL West
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Astros magic number: How to beat Rangers for AL West crown
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Listless Mariners fall to Astros as playoff hopes take a hit
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Astros' rivals keep doing them favors in AL West title race
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AL contenders check-in: Orioles increase lead on Rays, Rangers fall apart - Camden Chat
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Astros in close race for 2023 AL West division title
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Checking in with the AL West: Rangers continue to climb, Angels continue to fall, ROY race updates - Lookout Landing
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American League West Race Between Texas Rangers, Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners is Historic - Sports Illustrated Texas Rangers News, Analysis and More
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Astros stunned at home, swept by 102-loss Royals to fall farther behind in AL West
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AL West headed for wild finish between Astros, Rangers and Mariners - The Columbian
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