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Deep in the heart of Texas, Astros and Rangers set for Lone Star showdown for spot in World Series
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Astros fall 3-2 to Mariners as playoff race continues
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Houston Astros win American League West
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Final five MLB playoff spots clinched - Taipei Times
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MLB Playoffs clinching scenarios: DBacks, Astros, Marlins, Rangers, Blue Jays get berths
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Rangers wrap up first playoff berth since 2016, help eliminate Mariners with 6-1 victory – Winnipeg Free Press
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MLB standings 2023: Updated playoff bracket, magic numbers through Sept. 29
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Rangers vs Mariners Prediction Today MLB Odds, Picks for Thursday, September 28
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Rangers wrap up first playoff berth since 2016, help eliminate Mariners with 6-1 victory
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Astros magic number: How to beat Rangers for AL West crown
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Texas Rangers do not yet clinch a playoff spot after loss in Seattle - Lone Star Ball
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Rangers wrap up playoff berth, help eliminate Mariners with 6-1 victory
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Rangers get 6-1 win over Mariners to clinch playoff spot