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How 3 unlikely Astros players are doing heavy-lifting for Houston
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Unlikely hero, 2 HRs carry Braves to brink of Series title
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This is our division': Astros win AL West via seemingly inevitable late surge - The Athletic
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Trey Mancini would 'of course' welcome return to Orioles
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How might Houston Astros replace Carlos Correa at shortstop?
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No-name bullpen giving Arizona Diamondbacks a huge lift during unlikely run to the NLCS
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Astros top Braves 5-2
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Astros beat Texas after melee and D-backs win in MLB playoffs
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Houston Astros face decisions on final spots for ALDS roster
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Alvarez, Julks deliver late, Astros top Braves 5-2 - Newsday
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The Astros Are Back and Better Than Ever – Texas Monthly
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A.L. Preview: Watch Out, the Houston Astros Got Better - The New York Times