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MLB Playoffs Power Rankings - Previewing the final four teams in the championship series - ESPN
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Astros' Framber Valdez throws no-hitter against Guardians
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World Series 2022 - The rise of Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena - ESPN
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Cristian Javier, Framber Valdez and the Astros Pitching Factory - The New York Times
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George Kirby twirls 6 shutout innings, Mariners snap 4-game losing streak beating Houston 6-2, Pro National Sports
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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, National
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Astros Pitchers
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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, Sports
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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, Pro National Sports
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The Pitching Secret That Helped the Astros Become World Series Regulars - WSJ
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Projecting Astros contract extensions for Valdez, Javier