Houston Astros' grip on AL West lead weakens after humbling sweep by Rays. Can they rebound?
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What happened
Houston's offense stalled, its lead shrank and its playoff path grew more precarious after Tampa Bay exposed the gap between the AL division leaders in a weekend sweep.
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