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Astros clinch fifth AL West title in last 6 seasons with win over
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A's Clinch Playoff Berth With Win Over Giants, Mariners loss - CBS
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17 awesome things about Oakland A's
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Athletics clinch first AL West title since 2013 after Astros' loss
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