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Rangers Sweep O's; Advance To ALCS.
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Rangers' first playoff win feels like small step with another mountain still to climb
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Rangers acquire Jordan Montgomery in trade with Cardinals
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How Jordan Montgomery finally beat Yordan Alvarez - ESPN
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The playoffs are making it clear that the Cardinals underutilized Jordan Montgomery
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Rays, Rangers set to square off in A.L. Wild Card Series
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Why Orioles fans should root for the Rays in the Wild Card Series - Camden Chat
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Rays vs. Rangers AL Wild Card Game 1 Probable Starting Pitching - October 3
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Rangers, Rays meet in playoffs
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Rays knew Jordan Montgomery was good; Rangers lefty was even better
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MLB ALCS Game 1: Rangers at Astros - South Side Sox
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Long journey leads to playoffs
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