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Houston Strong! Astros win first World Series title
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Rangers headed to World Series, rout Astros in ALCS Game 7
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Astros clinch 2023 AL West title
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Rookie sensation shines as Rangers outduel Astros 2-0 in AL
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Rangers shut down Astros in ALCS opener
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García powers Rangers to first World Series since 2011 with rout
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Astros win 1st World Series crown, top Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7
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Houston Strong' mantra rings true after Astros' World Series win
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Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over
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Texas Rangers beat Houston 11-4 in Game 7, return to the World
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Winners and losers from MLB's final regular-season weekend as
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García powers Rangers to first World Series since 2011 with 11-4
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Nationals top Astros in Game 7 to win 1st World Series title – The
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Faced with injuries and an improving AL West, Astros were 'playing
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García powers Rangers to first World Series since 2011 with 11-4