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Here's how Guardians rank against World Series foes Astros and Phillies: The week in baseball
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2022 World Series - Analysis of Astros' win over Phillies - ESPN
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Astros sweep past M's into sixth straight ALCS on Peña's 18th-inning home run, MLB
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MLB playoffs 2023: Suárez tries to give Phils 3-0 lead at D-Backs; Astros try to even ALCS at Texas
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Phillies-Astros position-by-position World Series 2022 breakdown
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MLB playoffs: Phillies and Astros advance; Guardians take series lead - Los Angeles Times
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MLB Playoffs rewind: Phillies, Padres, Astros and Guardians win on thrilling day for baseball - The Athletic
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MLB playoffs 2023 power rankings: breaking down the final eight teams, MLB
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