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Sports Illustrated prediction heaps expectations on young Astros
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Another 100-win season leads to another October flop for Dodgers
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Astros win 2022 World Series championship, no asterisk needed - Sports Illustrated
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In 2014, SI predicted the Astros would win the 2017 World Series. - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated called the 2017 World Series -- three years ago
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Nationals win first World Series title, stun Astros, 6-2, in Game 7 - The Washington Post
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Houston Astros & Philadelphia Phillies World Series Bound
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Astros power past the Twins 3-2 to advance to ALCS
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World Series: Nationals topped Astros in seven key moments - Sports Illustrated