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The Texas Rangers must step up their game as the Houston Astros close in on AL West
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MLB playoffs 2023: Suárez tries to give Phils 3-0 lead at D-Backs; Astros try to even ALCS at Texas
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MLB playoffs 2023: Suárez tries to give Phils 3-0 lead at D-Backs; Astros try to even ALCS at Texas
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Yordan Alvarez and Alex Bregman power Astros to an early 3-0 lead over Rangers
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World Series Odds Rangers And Phillies The Betting Favorites
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After pounding the Rangers this past week, the Astros have a chance to take control in the AL West –
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Enjoy the Rangers in a race for the AL West (if you can stand the sight)
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Astros 8, Rangers 5: How Houston won Game 3 of ALCS on the road
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Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros: Series preview, AL West stakes
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Houston Astros' ALDS celebration as hard-earned as it gets
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Kyle Tucker hits grand slam in Astros' series win over Rangers
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Nate Eovaldi adds to his postseason success by pitching Rangers to 2-0 lead over Astros in ALCS - The Boston Globe
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Astros and Rangers meet for Texas-sized showdown in AL Championship Series