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American League West Race Between Texas Rangers, Houston Astros
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American League Championship Series Schedule, Times Set for Texas
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Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get 2-0 win
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Astros eliminate Twins to meet Rangers for the first time in the
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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston
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Astros win ALDS: Houston eliminates Minnesota in 4 games, advances
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AL playoff picture: Astros have narrowed gap vs. Rangers as MLB's