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Rangers back in World Series, 12 years after twice being 1 strike from title
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Rangers back in World Series, 12 years after twice being 1 strike from title
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Astros clinch American League West title
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The AL West Is MLB's Last, Best Hope for a Great Division Race - The Ringer
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Houston Astros magic number: Path to playoffs, AL West title
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How do the Astros make the playoffs? Houston-Arizona series sweep locks up 2023 AL West, but Rangers-Mariners outcome ties in - ABC13 Houston
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With the Rangers Loss and Astros Win today THE Houston Astros are the AL West Champs. And will be the #2 seed in the playoffs and a Wild Card bye : r/mlb
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Astros clinch 2023 AL West title
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Astros clinch 2023 playoff spot
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Astros' Justin Verlander named American League Player of the Week
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Astros clinch AL West tital with 3-2 win over Rays
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3 reasons the Astros can actually hang on to win the AL West, 2 why they can't