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Texas Rangers Magic Number after Astros' swept by the Royals
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Preview: D-backs host Astros with chance to clinch wild card spot
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Texas Rangers are postseason bound following win over Seattle Mariners - Lone Star Ball
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Astros magic number 1 for AL playoff spot after win at Texas
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Houston Astros Cut Playoff Magic Number, Close in on Texas Rangers - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get 2-0 win in Game 1 of ALCS
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