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Astros clinch 2023 playoff spot
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Guardians clinch AL Central title with White Sox defeat
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Astros clinch the 2023 AL West, 10/01/2023
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Houston Astros Clinch American League West, First Round Playoff
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Astros clinch AL West title, Braves tie MLB season homer record - CGTN
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Astros clinch American League West title
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MLB playoffs 2023: Game 7 of ALCS in Houston; Nola and Phillies
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Astros vs. D-backs Game Highlights (9/30/23)
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Astros magic number: Houston clinches AL West with win vs. Tampa
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MLB 2023 playoffs: Postseason bracket is set after AL West, wild