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The Astros, and Star Player Jose Altuve, Get Back on Track - The New York Times
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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS
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Altuve homers 3 times, Maldonado twice as Astros pummel reeling Rangers 14-1
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Astros pound 4 homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins, 9-1, and take 2-1 ALDS lead
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Altuve, Astros going back to ALCS after topping White Sox – The Oakland Press
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Did the Astros win today? Mauricio Dubon, Jose Altuve hit back-to-back home runs twice vs. Texas Rangers - ABC13 Houston
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Jose Altuve homers in each of first 3 innings, Astros rout Rangers 14-1
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ALCS: José Abreu helps Astros beat Rangers in Game 4 - Los Angeles Times
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Jose Altuve homers in each of first 3 innings, Astros rout Rangers 14-1 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Astros lead American League Division Series against Twins 1-0 after Alvarez, Altuve early home runs - ABC13 Houston
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Jose Altuve hits 22nd postseason home run in Astros' World Series Game 2 win
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Astros power through to 6-4 victory in ALDS opener