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Alvarez has 3 HRs, Astros down A's to clinch playoff berth - The
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Alex Bregman Smacks the Astros Haters With the Perfect Post Clinch
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Inside the Moment Yordan Alvarez Changed Everything — Justin
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Astros' Alvarez responds to Twins massive inning, crushing second
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Yordan Alvarez hits 3 homers; Houston Astros clinch playoff spot
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Yordan Alvarez hits 3 HRs, Justin Verlander K's 9 in return as
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Alvarez hits 3 HRs, Astros beat A's to clinch playoff spot - West
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Highlights: Astros close out Twins in ALDS with narrow Game 4 win