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Astros' Jose Altuve's postgame hug tradition continues with rookie
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Sept. 29: Astros 8, Angels 5
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Astros wrap historic regular season with win
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Justin Verlander Chugs From the Trophy, Jeremy Peña FaceTimes Mom
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Strasburg stars as Nats rout Astros 12-3 for 2-0 Series lead
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Chas McCormick Gets the Best Reward Ever From Justin Verlander
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Freddie Freeman The Winning Run
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Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel, right, gets a hug from Yordan
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Chas McCormick Gets the Best Reward Ever From Justin Verlander
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Watch: Yordan Álvarez Serves Up Three-Run Home Run to Give the
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Astros activate Yordan Alvarez off injured list; Yuli Gurriel gets
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Housto Astros: Yuli Gurriel is a hit in Game 1 win over Seattle
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Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez, left, and Yuli Gurriel, right, hug
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Yordan Alvarez hits 3 homers; Houston Astros clinch playoff spot
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Joe Maddon calls for Angels to upgrade roster for 2022; Astros