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No-hitters in the World Series: Cristian Javier, Astros' bullpen combine for extremely rare feat vs. Phillies
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Astros' road show a success again
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Houston Astros 2023 Season Preview
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Astros Burst Ahead, Beat Phillies 5-2, Tie World Series 1-1 - Bloomberg
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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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Astros' Framber Valdez throws no-hitter vs Guardians on 93 pitches - NBC Sports
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Cristian Javier Rides His 'Invisi-Ball' to a Storybook World Series Win - Sports Illustrated
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Series Preview: Mets Begin Road Trip in Houston - Metsmerized Online
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Framber Valdez working on new pitch for Astros in 2022
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Historic Cristian Javier-Led No-Hitter Changes Everything in 2022 World Series, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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