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Houston Astros wrap up 5th AL West title in last 6 years
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Astros clinch AL West title, Braves tie MLB season homer record - CGTN
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MLB postseason picture: Athletics dethrone Astros, clinch first AL
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Houston Astros Cut Magic Number As They Cling to AL West Lead
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Astros clinch 2023 AL West title
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MLB roundup: Astros club D-backs, take AL West crown
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Astros clinch American League West title
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Verlander leads Astros over D-backs 1-0, and both teams clinch
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102-loss Royals have turned out to be quite the spoilers against
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Astros clinch 7th straight playoff berth with win over Diamondbacks