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Astros swept by Royals, sink further back in AL West as Rangers
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AL West playoffs race heating up
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Astros in close race for 2023 AL West division title
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Astros in close race for 2023 AL West division title
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Astros leave Fenway Park with first-ever road sweep of Red Sox
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Houston completes rally to win another AL West title, as Rangers
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Breaking down AL West race to 2023 postseason
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AL West standings: Mariners gain ground with big win over Astros
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M.L.B. Playoff Races: Houston Astros Clinch Division Title - The
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Astros clinch AL West title for fifth time in past six years