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Astros edge D-backs 1-0, clinch postseason berth
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Yordan Alvarez hits 3 HRs, Justin Verlander K's 9 in return as
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Verlander, bullpen dominate as Astros clinch a playoff spot
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Everything the Astros, Mariners and Rangers need to clinch a
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Blue Jays Clinch 2023 Playoff Spot - Sports Illustrated Toronto
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Diamondbacks drop first to Astros, miss opportunity to clinch
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Houston Astros win AL West as Rangers fall to Mariners
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Astros clinch 2023 AL West title
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Diamondbacks clinch playoff spot, lose to Astros again
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2023 MLB playoff picture: Bracket, final standings, postseason
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Houston Astros clinch final AL playoff spot - KVIA
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Preview: D-backs host Astros with chance to clinch wild card spot
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Astros clinch playoff spot: Defending World Series champions