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Washington Nationals close in on Astros with back-to-back wins
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Astros' Justin Verlander returns to his 'number one choice' to compete for a championship - The Athletic
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Justin Verlander trade: Houston Astros players, fans react
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It felt great': Astros' Justin Verlander back in game action, but still has work to do
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Justin Verlander takes loss vs. Astros in return to Houston
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Justin Verlander returns to Astros with World Series in mind, 300 wins
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Astros' Justin Verlander strikes out 9 in first start back from IL - The Athletic
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Welcome back. We missed you': Justin Verlander details return to the Houston Astros
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