Astros in close race for 2023 AL West division title
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How the AL West was won: The road to the playoffs as Mariners, Rangers and Astros fight for a division win
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Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get 2-0 win in Game 1 of ALCS
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Astros swept by Yankees, tied for 2nd in AL West with Rangers prior to series in Arlington
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Astros clinch 2023 AL West title
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José Abreu homers again to power the Astros past the Twins 3-2 and into their 7th straight ALCS
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Astros' Justin Verlander named American League Player of the Week
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In Tight 3-Way Race In AL West, Sportsbooks Favor The Astros
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Astros in close race for 2023 AL West division title
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