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Astros beat Diamondbacks 8-1 to earn third straight AL West title
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Astros hang on for 6-4 win over Twins to open MLB playoffs second round
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Astros clinch American League West title
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Altuve, Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers in Game 3 of ALCS
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Astros clinch 2023 AL West title
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Astros beat Texas after melee and D-backs win in MLB playoffs
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Astros face Rangers in Game 6 of ALCS, one win away from third straight trip to World Series - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Astros clinch American League West title
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Astros clinch 7th straight playoff berth with win over Diamondbacks
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Astros clinch AL West title, Braves tie MLB season homer record - CGTN
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Six things to know about the Houston Astros, the Twins' opponent in the ALDS
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My Two Cents: Can Anyone in American League West Take Advantage of Houston Astros' Injury Woes? - Fastball
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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS
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Astros clinch 2023 playoff spot
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