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Rays drop series opener to Astros on walk-off walk
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Twins pitcher Chris Archer lands on injured list; Josh Winder returns to majors – Twin Cities
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Astros walk twice with bases loaded in 9th, beat Rays 4-3 to narrow magic number to 1
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MLB standings 2023: Updated playoff bracket, magic numbers through Sept. 29
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The Rangers Magic Number: Texas-Tampa Bay, Game 1 - D Magazine
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Waiting Game: Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5 in 10 innings
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Astros reduce playoff magic number to one
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What is the Astros' magic number after loss to Mariners?
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Votto says he'll wait to ponder his future until the Reds' season ends