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Verlander takes shutout into 9th as Astros top skidding Mariners 5-1 in key AL West matchup
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Vintage Verlander leads Astros to win in opener of crucial series vs. Seattle
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Eovaldi remains perfect, Rangers slug their way to 9-2 win over Astros to force Game 7 in ALCS – Houston Public Media
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102-loss Royals have turned out to be quite the spoilers against playoff-chasing Astros
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What is Astros' magic number? Houston can clinch playoff spot in final series vs. Arizona after winning Seattle series finale - ABC13 Houston
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Astros clinch AL top seed, home-field advantage
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Astros beat Diamondbacks 8-1 to earn third straight AL West title
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ALDS: Abreu homers again to power Astros past Twins, into 7th straight ALCS – Orange County Register
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Astros: How Houston celebrated clinching playoff berth Friday night vs. A's
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Astros face Rangers in Game 6 of ALCS, one win away from third straight trip to World Series