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Cardinals Lose Two to Reds as Their Lead Shrinks - The New York Times
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Houston Astros: Looking back at team's division title clinchers
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Astros unload on Gallegos in the eighth, Cardinals fall 10-7
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NL roundup: Astros get four-game split, defeat Giants 4-3 in 11th
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NL Central Preview: Cards seek repeat without Pujols, Molina
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Don't be Distracted, Astros' Jose Altuve Is the Real Star of a
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Verlander, Astros hold off Twins in ALDS opener
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How St. Louis Cardinals fell to the bottom of National League - ESPN
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Astros Drop Yankees, Advance In Baseball Playoffs For First Time
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Brewers blanked by Cardinals in rubber game of series
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Houston Astros in midst of worst MLB season since 2016
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