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Angels break losing streak in wild, walk-off win over Astros - Los Angeles Times
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Astros beat Yankees, look for second world title in 3 seasons
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Rangers beat Astros to advance to World Series - The Japan Times
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Astros win World Series over Phillies in sixth game
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The 2021 Astros Were a Good Team. But They Needed to Be Great. - The Ringer
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The Houston Astros have won the World Series, beating the Philadelphia Phillies : NPR
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Astros World Series: Houston hitters unstoppable in MLB playoffs - Sports Illustrated
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Other Sports: Baseball-Braves beat Astros 2-0 in Game 3 to seize World Series lead
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Houston Astros Win World Series - The New York Times
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Astros clinch 2023 AL West title
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Rangers shut down Astros in ALCS opener
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The Houston Astros' self-created domestic violence controversy, explained - Vox
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