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2022 MLB Playoffs: Astros sweep Yankees in ALCS, cruise into World Series
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Top players in 2023 MLB playoffs
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Stanton, Judge slug Yankees past Guardians, setting up ALCS showdown with Astros
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MLB magic numbers: Phillies on brink; Astros choking? (9/24/23)
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Phillies beat the AL-leading Rays 8-4 for their 11th straight road victory - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Alvarez hits 3 HRs, Astros beat A's to clinch playoff spot - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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MLB playoffs: Phillies and Astros advance; Guardians take series lead - Los Angeles Times
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2022 World Series - Analysis of Astros' win over Phillies - ESPN
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MLB playoffs: Alvarez walk-off homer powers Astros; Phillies, Yankees, Dodgers win
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Padres, Phillies and Astros advance in MLB playoffs - RTHK
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2022 World Series - Analysis of Astros' win over Phillies - ESPN
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MLB Playoff Expansion Encourages Underdog – The Oberlin Review