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MLB power rankings: Houston Astros in September collapse
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Astros clinch AL West Title in 8-1 win over Diamondbacks
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MLB magic numbers: Rangers, Astros, Mariners, Blue Jays in mad scramble for 3 AL spots (9/30/23)
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Astros pound 4 homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins 9-1 and take 2-1 ALDS lead
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Twins vs. Astros: Playoff roster breakdown, ALDS prediction
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Astros win to grab first-round MLB playoff bye after Rangers loss
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Astros clinch 2023 AL West title
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Correa, Alvarez help Astros take 2-0 lead over Sox in ALDS - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Houston Astros Clinch AL West Division Title, First Round Bye in MLB Postseason - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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Houston Astros: Wild card/? West title? No berth? How weekend could go
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ALDS: Abreu homers again to power Astros past Twins, into 7th straight ALCS – Orange County Register
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Altuve hits HR, Astros beat Rays 4-0 to clinch AL West title
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MLB power rankings: Houston Astros in September collapse
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Houston Astros: Team sweeps Tigers, reduces AL West magic number to 7
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Astros beat Diamondbacks 8-1 to earn third straight AL West title