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Big Days in Astros History - October 7, 2001 - Astros clinch NL
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Justin Verlander, Astros clinch AL West title
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Astros take West behind Verlander
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Long Shot World Series: Diamondbacks vs Rangers is a Fall Classic
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MLB magic numbers, schedules: Mariners almost there; Blue Jays
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Astros, Rangers Showdown For Spot In World Series
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Astros clinch NL Central, 10/07/2001
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Astros, Diamondbacks Both Clinch Playoffs in 1–0 Astros Win
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Dodgers, Astros top all-time postseason highlights
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MLB playoffs: Diamondbacks top Phillies 4-2, clinch NL pennant
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Houston Astros: 10 Reasons They Can Be NL Central Surprises in
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The Astros Daily - Houston Astros 2001 NLDS Photo Gallery
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Phils go quietly in Series finale as bopper becomes bunter
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Houston Astros: Looking back at team's division title clinchers