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Dubon's 9th-inning single lifts Astros over Orioles 2-1 to stay atop AL
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World Series 2022 - The rise of Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena - ESPN
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Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over
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McCormick homers twice to give Astros 3-2 win over Guardians
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Astros burst ahead, beat Phillies 5-2, tie World Series 1-1
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World Series 2022 - The rise of Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena - ESPN
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Astros' Framber Valdez throws no-hitter vs Guardians on 93 pitches
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