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Albert Pujols cements place in history with HR No. 697 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Twins hold on to beat Angels 8-6 and clinch AL Central title
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Astros reduce playoff magic number to one
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2022 MLB Playoffs: Dodgers' 111-win season ends in NLDS disaster vs. Padres
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Home-cooked: Astros toast Rangers at Globe Life Field to tie ALCS
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World Series 2022: Phillies-Astros, By The Numbers
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Juan Soto hits a 3-run homer in the ninth, and Padres rally to stun weary Dodgers 11-8
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Astros beat Mariners 2-1; Verlander wins MLB-leading 18th
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Padres cut Wild Card magic number to 1