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Cards in playoffs after beating Astros
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Astros, Cardinals clinch playoff spots
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Diamondbacks clinch playoff berth for first time since 2017
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Houston Astros: Looking back at team's division title clinchers
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CLINCHED! Cardinals claim 2022 NL Central crown, fourth consecutive playoff berth
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Rays hold oddly timed celebration, 10 days after clinching postseason berth
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Best burn ever': Arenado relishes sting of first division title, eyes Cardinals' next goal
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Brewers sweep Cardinals, clinch a playoff berth and party - The Athletic
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Cardinals have amazing tweet after clinching a playoff spot
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Cardinals clinch playoff spot with 9th-inning rally past Cubs
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Cardinals clinch 2022 National League Central title
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