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Astros eliminated in AL wild card sweep after AL West title
Original: After clawing way to AL West title, Astros' postseason ends with ALWC sweep
The Houston Astros, who fought their way to the American League West division title this season, have been knocked out of the playoffs after being swept in the American League Wild Card round. The early exit ends a season in which the team clawed its way to the top of its division, leaving fans and commentators reacting to the abrupt postseason ending.
Why now: The Astros were swept immediately after winning their division, a surprising and disappointing outcome fans are reacting to.
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