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Astros pitching twirls combined no-hitter in Game 4 to even World Series - The Athletic
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Justin Verlander - Wikipedia
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Yordan Álvarez reintroduces himself to playoffs with two homers in Astros' win over Twins
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MLB roundup
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Justin Verlander pitches 7 innings to start second stint with Astros but loses 3-1 to the Yankees - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Justin Verlander brilliant, Astros beat Mariners in opener
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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS – Houston Public Media
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Even with 5-0 lead, Verlander can't get first World Series win
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander's comeback season hits midpoint
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