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Texas Rangers defeat Astros and advance to World Series - Los
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Ranking top five MVP candidates in ALCS and NLCS as Astros
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Twins 6, Astros 2: How Carlos Correa, Minnesota earned a split
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Justin Verlander, Astros face Red Sox in Tanner Houck's return
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Lance Berkman - Wikipedia
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Astros close out Twins, setting up ALCS showdown vs. Rangers - ESPN
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I was wrong, the Rangers do have what it takes to hold off Astros
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Get to know Astros pitching prospect J.P. France
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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston
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José Altuve hits go-ahead homer as Astros take 3-2 ALCS lead over
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Astros No-Hitters
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Astros sweep in Arlington thanks to Altuve's 9th inning HR
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Houston Astros retired numbers
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Houston Astros acquire Justin Verlander from New York Mets - ESPN
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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston