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José Abreu homers again to power the Astros past the Twins 3-2 and
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ALCS headed to Game 7 after Rangers beat Astros in Houston
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Seeking To Keep World Series Crown, Astros Will Face Tough
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Houston Astros seek to become MLB's first repeat champ in 23 years
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Faced with injuries and an improving AL West, Astros were 'playing
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MLB Power Rankings 2023: Astros look to repeat; Mets, Yankees
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros
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Rangers back in World Series, 12 years after twice being 1 strike
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Astros vs. Twins ALDS: Carlos Correa drives in 3 Minnesota runs off
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Astros Seek Rare Repeat World Series Champions
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New Astros GM Dana Brown hopes for more long-term contracts - The
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García powers Rangers to first World Series since 2011 with 11-4