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García, Seager send Rangers to first World Series since 2011
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Astros beat Diamondbacks 8-1 to earn third straight AL West title
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Adolis Garcia and Rangers humiliate Astros, clinch first World
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Houston Astros Clinch AL West Division Title, First Round Bye in
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Verlander, Astros hold off Twins in ALDS opener
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Twins hold on to beat Angels 8-6 and clinch AL Central title - The
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García powers Rangers to first World Series since 2011 with 11-4
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Astros clinch AL West title for fifth time in past six years
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Astros clinch AL West: Houston wins division title for sixth time
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Astros win 100th game, earn AL West title
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Verlander leads Astros over D-backs 1-0, and both teams clinch