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Alvarez homers again, Astros top Mariners 4-2, lead ALDS 2-0
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Texas Rangers defeat Astros and advance to World Series - Los Angeles Times
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World Series: Astros claim post-scandal championship and make dynasty case by toppling Phillies in Game 6
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Don't be Distracted, Astros' Jose Altuve Is the Real Star of a Chaotic ALCS Game 5 - Sports Illustrated
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Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get 2-0 win in Game 1 of ALCS
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Houston Astros: José Abreu gets a chance to celebrate
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Rangers fans chanted 'We want Houston' after ALDS-clincher. Now, they've got them
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Astros face Rangers in Game 6 of ALCS, one win away from third straight trip to World Series
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McCormick leads Astros to 9-4 win over the Red Sox