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Rangers take ALCS lead over Astros
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Astros beat Diamondbacks 8-1 to earn third straight AL West title
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Jon Gray looks solid in return, but gives up run - The Athletic
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GAME SCHEMES: Astros fans need to be on the look out for
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Red Sox rout Astros in Game 3 to grab ALCS lead
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Astros sweep Yankees in ALCS, advance to World Series again
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Dynamic duo: Altuve, Correa both get top billing for Astros
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Astros vs. Yankees ALCS 2022: Houston sweeps for a 4th trip to the
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Astros vs Twins: Game 1 of ALDS kicks off Oct. 7