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Diamondbacks drop first to Astros, miss opportunity to clinch
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Verlander leads Astros over D-backs 1-0, and both teams clinch
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Verlander, bullpen dominate as Astros clinch a playoff spot
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Houston Astros clinch final AL playoff spot - KVIA
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MLB Playoff Picture 2023: Updated Standings, Wild Card After
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Houston Astros clinch 2023 postseason spot with 1-0 win Saturday
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Verlander, Astros down D-backs, but both teams seal playoff spots
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Yordan Alvarez hits 3 HRs, Justin Verlander K's 9 in return as
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2023 MLB playoffs: Magic numbers, clinching scenarios for Friday
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Verlander leads Astros over D-backs 1-0, and both teams clinch
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Yordan Alvarez hits 3 homers; Houston Astros clinch playoff spot
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Astros clinch 2023 playoff spot
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2023 MLB playoffs: Magic numbers, clinching scenarios for Saturday
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MLB playoff picture: Clinching scenarios, what's at stake Tuesday