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Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros to take 2-0 lead in ALCS - CBS Texas
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Astros use 9-run 1st inning to rout Royals
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Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros to take 2-0 lead in ALCS - Newsday
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Valdez throws 7 scoreless, AL-best Astros beat Rangers 7-3
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Valdez Skipping World Baseball Classic To Focus On Astros
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SoxProspects News: July 2022
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What happened in the MLB Wild Card Series: Full results - The Athletic
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Astros complete stunning rise and win first World Series over Dodgers
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Alvarez blasts Baker, Astros to World Series title vs Phils