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Alvarez homers, Tucker surpasses 100 RBIs as Astros increase AL West lead with 7-5 win over Padres
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Astros claim sole possession of first place in AL West Division for first time this season
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After pounding the Rangers this past week, the Astros have a chance to take control in the AL West - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Astros clinch 2023 AL West title
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Astros beat Diamondbacks 8-1 to earn third straight AL West title - ABC13 Houston
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Astros claim sole possession of first place in AL West Division for first time this season
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Can Houston Astros Catch Texas Rangers For American League West Lead? - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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Astros Crawfish Boil: October 2, 2023 - The Crawfish Boxes
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AL West Notes Entering the All-Star Break - The Crawfish Boxes