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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS
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What is Astros' magic number? Houston can clinch playoff spot in final series vs. Arizona after winning Seattle series finale - ABC13 Houston
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The Texas Rangers are back on top of the AL West – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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Astros clinch 2023 AL West title
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Rangers shut out Astros to win Game 1 of all-Texas AL Championship Series, MLB
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Altuve, Javier lead Astros past Rangers in Game 3 to cut series deficit
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Houston Astros: As season has shown, this is not an easy-does-it team
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Houston Astros Scores, Stats and Highlights - ESPN
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MLB playoffs: Rangers set up prospect of all-Texas ALCS by sweeping Orioles, MLB
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MLB playoff ratings steady in LCS after declines in wild-card and division rounds - The San Diego Union-Tribune