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Houston Astros: AL West title reflects champs resilience
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Astros clinch 2023 playoff spot
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Astros clinch American League West title
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The Astros had a 'muted' playoff clinching celebration. Bigger goals loom - The Athletic
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Astros hang on for 6-4 win over Twins to open MLB playoffs second round
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Astros clinch AL West title, Braves tie MLB season homer record - CGTN
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Astros clinch AL West title for fifth time in past six years
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MLB Playoff Picture 2023: Updated Standings, Wild Card After Astros Clinch AL West, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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MLB postseason picture: Athletics dethrone Astros, clinch first AL West title since 2013
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Astros beat Diamondbacks 8-1 to earn third straight AL West title - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Astros clinch American League West title