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Defending their title! The Astros CLINCH AL West and head BACK to the postseason! (2023 highlights)
Verlander leads Astros over D-backs 1-0, and both teams clinch
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Astros clinch 2023 AL West title
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Verlander leads Astros over D-backs 1-0, and both teams clinch
Astros clinch 2023 AL West title