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Houston Astros seek to become MLB's first repeat champ in 23 years
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Houston Astros: Another series loss spurs a note of urgency
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Astros' playoff hopes come down to the season's final week – Houston Public Media
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ALCS headed to Game 7 after Rangers beat Astros in Houston
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MLB] Which Division Champ is Most Likely to Repeat in '23? : r/baseball
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Abreu gives up 2-run homer in Astros' Game 7 loss after suspension upheld but pushed to next year, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Road-field advantage? Astros need ALCS Game 7 win to avoid 2019 World Series repeat
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Rangers win AL pennant: Texas, Adolis García make 2023 World Series with Game 7 blowout over Astros in ALCS
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Faced with injuries and an improving AL West, Astros were 'playing from behind the whole season
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Scherzer roughed up by Astros in return from injury, leaving with Rangers down 5 in loss – WWLP
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García powers Rangers past Astros and into the World Series
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Faced with injuries and an improving AL West, Astros were 'playing from behind the whole season