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MLB playoffs: Diamondbacks, Astros advance to NLCS, ALCS
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MLB playoffs: Rangers clinch spot in ALCS, Astros take lead on
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Houston Astros 2023 playoff scenarios with Texas and Seattle
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Astros clinch 2023 AL West title
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Texas Rangers secure spot in 2023 World Series after thrilling
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Major League Baseball postseason berth: Houston Astros beat
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Astros beat Diamondbacks 8-1 to earn third straight AL West title
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MLB Playoffs clinching scenarios for Saturday: 5 teams clinch berths
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Verlander leads Astros over D-backs 1-0, and both teams clinch
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How do the Astros make the playoffs? Houston-Arizona series sweep
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Astros clinch 2023 playoff spot