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Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander follows through on a pitch to the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Verlander helps Astros roll to doubleheader sweep of Orioles

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa, left, tags out Baltimore Orioles' Cedric Mullins as Mullins attempts to steal second base in the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Cole tunes up for playoffs, helps Astros beat Orioles 2-1

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

A tarp covers the field before a scheduled baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Houston Astros on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, in Baltimore. The game was postponed. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Astros-Orioles MLB’s 54th ppd of year, most since ‘89

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Lance McCullers Jr, left to right, Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole and Dallas Keuchel celebrate in the locker room after a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018 in Toronto. The World Series champion Astros clinched another AL West title when Oakland lost in extra innings late Tuesday night. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Astros move AL West clinch party from hotel to clubhouse

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons gets a pat on the back from pitcher Joe Biagini during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018 in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Blue Jays give Gibbons winning home finale, Astros party on

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Roberto Osuna, left, leaves a Toronto court, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018. The former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher agreed to a peace bond that led to the withdrawal of an assault charge against him. He was charged in May with assault in a domestic violence case. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Assault charge against pitcher Roberto Osuna dropped

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Toronto Blue Jays' Lourdes Gurriel Jr., left, greets his brother, Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel, just prior to a baseball game in Toronto, Monday Sept. 24, 2018. (Fred Thornhill/The Canadian Press via AP)

McCann, Reddick go back-to-back, Astros beat Blue Jays 5-3

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve is lifted up by Tony Kemp in the dugout in celebration of his two-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Astros rally for 9 runs in 8th, beats Angels 10-5

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Houston Astros' George Springer celebrates in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Astros top Angels 11-3, clinch a postseason berth

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel (10) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a grand slam against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Gurriel homers twice as Astros punch playoff ticket

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners' Robinson Cano, right, hits a RBI single as Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado reaches for the pitch during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, in Houston.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Cano has 3 RBIs as Mariners rout Astros 9-0

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners' Daniel Vogelbach (20) celebrates with Nelson Cruz (23) after hitting a grand slam against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Vogelbach’s slam in 8th powers Seattle over Houston 4-1

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of baseball game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Verlander, Astros beat Diamondbacks 5-4, extend AL West lead

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Houston Astros' Josh Reddick (22) celebrates with George Springer (4) after hitting a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Springer helps Astros beat D-backs 10-4, extend AL West lead

By JORDAN GODWIN - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers left fielder JaCoby Jones climbs the outfield wall but can't reach a Houston Astros' Tyler White two-run home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Altuve hits leadoff homer, Astros power past Tigers 5-4

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) pitches against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Verlander saluted back at Comerica, Astros beat Tigers 3-2

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman (2) celebrates his solo home run with Carlos Correa (1) during the third inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Bregman HR helps Astros top Red Sox 5-3; go for sweep Sunday

By DOUG ALDEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve (27) reacts next to Minnesota Twins second baseman Logan Forsythe at second base after Altuve hit an RBI double, scoring George Springer, during the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday Sept. 5, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Bregman, Gattis homer in Astros’ 9-1 win over Twins

By JORDAN GODWIN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Bregman, Gurriel, Astros beat Twins 5-2 for 4th win in row

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman, right, celebrates his solo home run off Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kyle Gibson with third base coach Gary Pettis during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Bregman homers in 3rd straight game, Astros beat Twins 4-1

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press