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Astros clinch playoff spot after winning 1-0 thriller vs. Diamondbacks
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Astros clinch 2023 playoff spot
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Defending their title! The Astros CLINCH AL West and head BACK to the postseason! (2023 highlights)
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Verlander, Astros down D-backs, but both teams seal playoff spots - ESPN
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MLB playoff picture: Clinching scenarios, what's at stake Tuesday as Phillies, Rangers eye postseason berths
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Houston Astros clinch 2023 playoff spot, News
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Astros clinch playoff spot after winning 1-0 thriller vs. Diamondbacks
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Astros magic number: How close is Houston to clinching playoff berth? AL West, Wild Card standings - DraftKings Network
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Preview: D-backs host Astros with chance to clinch wild card spot
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Verlander leads Astros over D-backs 1-0, and both teams clinch postseason spots
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Astros clinch 7th straight playoff berth with win over Diamondbacks