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Astros RHP Lance McCullers has setback
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McCullers silences L.A. bats as Dodger Stadium fans jeer Astros
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McCullers goes 6 shutout innings in return, Astros down A's
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McCullers devastating in Astros 5 - 0 win over Nats. - The
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Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. could miss ALCS series against Red Sox
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Lance McCullers Jr. to Miss Opening Day - The Crawfish Boxes
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Lance McCullers throws bullpen session