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Astros beat Athletics at Dodger Stadium to advance to ALCS
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Altuve's three-run shot gives Astros 3-2 series lead over Rangers
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Astros outslug Dodgers in wild Game 5
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Astros start fast, top Dodgers 5-3 for 2-1 World Series lead
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The comeback kids strike again: Astros win slugfest 13-12 over
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Houston Astros oust Boston Red Sox, advance to World Series
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Astros outslug Dodgers in wild Game 5
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