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Twins lose 18th straight in playoffs, swept by Astros
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Carlos Correa stars against former team as Twins beat Astros 6-2 in Game 2 to tie ALDS
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MLB playoffs 2023: Verlander gets Game 1, all 8 teams prep for Division Series openers Saturday – NewsNation
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MLB playoffs 2023: Rangers clinch ticket to ALCS, Astros take 2-1 series lead with ALDS Game 3 victories
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Astros Beat Yankees as Bullpen Battle Ends With One Swing - The New York Times
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Twins vs. Astros ALDS Game 2 starting lineups and pitching matchup 2023
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Carlos Correa stars against former team as Twins beat Astros 6-2 in Game 2 to tie ALDS, Sports
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Houston Astros: Bullpen as vital as any component to chances at repeat
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A homecoming, a bench clearing, an ejection and another Twins loss to Astros
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Minnesota Twins win second straight A.L. Central title, will tango with Houston Astros - Twinkie Town
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October baseball arrives with 12-team bracket set and postseason action beginning Tuesday