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Astros edge Phillies in tense Game 5 to reach brink of World Series title, World Series
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Houston's Justin Verlander Struggles in the World Series. Again. - The New York Times
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2022 World Series Game 5: Verlander gets win, Astros lead Phillies 3-2
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Justin Verlander gets World Series win as Astros beat Phillies for 3-2 lead - Chicago Sun-Times
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Even with 5-0 lead, Verlander can't get first World Series win
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World Series Game 5: Astros win Game 5, 3-2 against Phillies, take series lead 3-2
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Justin Verlander gets World Series win as Astros beat Phillies - Sports Illustrated
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World Series: Houston Astros' Justin Verlander flipping the bird to Phillies fans?, Flippin' Bats
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World Series: Justin Verlander and Astros Beat Phillies in Game 5 - The New York Times
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World Series: Astros and Phillies are tied at one game apiece : NPR
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Phillies fans tried it all, not even Kate Upton chants could faze Justin Verlander
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Astros nip Phillies to win crucial Game 5 of World Series
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Astros' Justin Verlander pulled after five no-hit innings, Phillies break up combined no-hitter in ninth