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ALCS: Cristian Javier helps Astros regroup, beat Rangers in Game 3
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Astros pound 4 homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins 9-1 and
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Astros beat Diamondbacks 8-1 to earn third straight AL West title
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Houston Astros Still Favorites to Win American League in MLB
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Astros beat White Sox 6-1 in ALDS opener after 6 scoreless innings
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Jose Altuve, Astros going back to ALCS after topping White Sox
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Houston Astros Return to Postseason, Clinch Playoff Berth for 7th
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ALDS: Abreu homers again to power Astros past Twins, into 7th
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Astros leave Fenway Park with first-ever road sweep of Red Sox
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Astros clinch American League West title