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After latest loss, Astros look for 'activate playoff mode' switch to reach October - The Athletic
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Spencer Torkelson, Tigers use big 7th inning to sweep Royals
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MLB roundup: Rays sweep Yankees; Astros crush Royals; Reds put away Cubs
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Marlins, D-Backs, Rangers, Astros, Blue Jays all clinch playoff berths on next-to-last day
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Jansen wins it with HR in 9th, Blue Jays beat Royals 7-5
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Royals 7-5 Astros (Sep 22, 2023) Final Score - ESPN
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Ragans goes six innings, Royals use two big innings to beat Astros 7-5 Kansas City News - Bally Sports
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Kansas City Royals beat Houston Astros: MLB recap 9/22/23
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After latest loss, Astros look for 'activate playoff mode' switch to reach October - The Athletic
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Acuña becomes first 40-70 player as Braves beat Cubs 6-5 in 10 innings
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France can't start for Astros because of family emergency, Urquidy on mound vs. D-backs, World
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2023 Royals game recaps - Royals Review