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2022 Astros World Series trophy coming to Beaumont Saturday
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World Series: Catches by Chas McCormick and Trey Mancini Saved
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Rangers blank defending champion Astros in MLB playoffs
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Defending champion Astros and Twins were on a collision course
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Houston Astros oust Boston Red Sox, advance to World Series
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Verlander, Alvarez and Altuve lead defending champion Astros past
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MLB playoff predictions: Astros popular choice to win World Series
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