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Astros clinch AL West title, Braves tie MLB season homer record - CGTN
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Verlander leads Astros over D-backs 1-0, and both teams clinch
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Houston Astros 2023 playoff scenarios with Texas and Seattle
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Astros clinch 2023 AL West title
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Verlander leads Astros over D-backs 1-0, and both teams clinch
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Houston Astros Magic Number, playoff odds after embarrassing
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Houston Astros magic number: Path to playoffs, AL West title
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2023 MLB playoff picture: Bracket, final standings, postseason
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Houston Astros Take October 2023 Postseason T-shirt: Gear Up for
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The Astros had a 'muted' playoff clinching celebration. Bigger
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Astros: Playoffs clinched but the job is not done!