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Twins vs. Astros: Playoff roster breakdown, ALDS prediction
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The Houston Astros got the band back together and are ready to retake the AL West
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Top 25 Baseball Stories of 2017 -- No. 1: The Astros Win Their First Ever World Series - NBC Sports
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Cheating scandal still looms around World Series-bound Houston Astros
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Astros hit 4 homers to rout Twins 9-1 and take 2-1 ALDS lead
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MLB playoffs: Astros power past Twins and into ALCS; Phillies take series lead over Braves - Los Angeles Times
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Sports Illustrated cover declares Houston Astros '2017 World Series champs
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The Unloved Houston Astros Have Become Inevitable Winners - WSJ
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Phillies 7, Astros 0: How Houston fell behind 2-1 in World Series
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2017 World Series - Wikipedia