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Congrats, Astros! The Stros have won the American League West for the 5th time in 6 years
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The AL West is headed for a wild finish between the Astros, Rangers and Mariners
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Astros complete historically dominant sweep against plummeting Rangers
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AL West Odds & Predictions 2023: Astros' Reign in Danger
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FOX Sports: MLB on X: CLINCHED 🏆⚾️ The @astros are AL West CHAMPIONS! / X
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World Series win exorcises old Astros' ghosts and sets up the tone for 2023 and beyond - The Crawfish Boxes
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Astros in close race for 2023 AL West division title
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Faced with injuries and an improving AL West, Astros were 'playing from behind the whole season
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Astros clinch 2023 AL West title
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Houston Astros - WINNERS WIN THE WEST. The 2023 American League West Champions!