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Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez spins his glove
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Astros' Framber Valdez is emerging as one of MLB's best pitchers
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Astros name LHP Framber Valdez as ALCS Game 2 starter
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Astros' Framber Valdez blanks Guardians for MLB's 3rd no-hitter - ESPN
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Framber Valdez's odd hand rubbing is of no concern to Phillies
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Houston Astros oust Boston Red Sox, advance to World Series
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World Series: Framber Valdez, Jose Altuve helps Astros draw even
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Astros Burst Ahead, Beat Phillies 5-2, Tie World Series 1-1
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Framber Valdez's World Series brilliance shouldn't be forgotten
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Framber Valdez ready to face live hitters
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Houston Astros' Framber Valdez finding a balance with his cutter