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Vintage Verlander silences Seattle as Astros top M's 5-1 to open key series in playoff race
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Athletics clinch 2002 AL West title
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2022-23 Men's Basketball Season Recap - Creighton University Athletics
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Dusty Baker retires: A look at his 26 years as a manager
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Twins clinch AL Central for 3rd division title in 5 years; postseason losing streak up next Detroit News - Bally Sports
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Honors and Awards - University of Alabama Athletics
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The AL West is headed for a wild finish between the Astros, Rangers and Mariners
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Playoffs in sight: Raiders aim to clinch first berth since 2002 – East Bay Times
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Mariners GameDay — September 22 at Oakland, by Mariners PR
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Athletics clinch 2002 AL West title
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2003 Memphis Soccer Media Guide by University of Memphis Athletic Media Relations - Issuu
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A's clinch winningest year since 2002 with 5-2 victory against Angels
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Cover 4: Key players as Giants look to clinch playoff berth
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St. Louis Cardinals Clinch Playoff Spot With 17th Consecutive Win - The New York Times