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Friday's MLB: Vintage Justin Verlander stifles Rays in ALDS opener
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Justin Verlander was good in his return to Houston. Framber Valdez
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Astros Big 3 José Altuve, Alex Bregman, and Justin Verlander
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Astros vs Rays: Justin Verlander insists on starting ALDS Game 4
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Cristian Javier, Astros' bullpen pitch second no-hitter in World Series
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Justin Verlander - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates
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Bregman homers and Valdez outpitches Verlander as the Astros beat
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Houston Astros: Facing Justin Verlander a reminder of thin depth
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Sources: New York Mets, Justin Verlander reach agreement - ABC13