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Houston Astros: Framber Valdez denies using sticky stuff in Game 2
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Valdez fans 10 as Astros beat Phillies 3-2 in finale
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Framber Valdez spins 22nd straight quality start for Astros
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Rumors about Astros Framber Valdez using substance are unfounded
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Phillies not concerned about talk of Astros pitcher Framber Valdez doctoring baseballs
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Valdez fans 10 as Astros beat Phillies 3-2 in finale
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Framber Valdez spins 22nd straight quality start for Astros
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Framber Valdez spins 22nd straight quality start for Astros
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Astros' Framber Valdez denies claims of substance on hand: 'I've been checked twice by the umpires