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Mad Max returns for Rangers after month away with chance to put
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Astros celebrate AL West title
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Astros clinch 2023 AL West title
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ALCS: Carlos Correa's Home Run Was Right on Time for Astros - The
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Houston Astros: As season has shown, this is not an easy-does-it team
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Astros clinch 2023 playoff spot
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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston
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Houston Astros cement dominant run with second World Series title
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Astros clinch 2023 playoff spot
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The AL West is headed for a wild finish between the Astros