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Lance McCullers Jr. to start Game 3 2022 World Series
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Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (43) winds up in a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens
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World Series: Astros announce Lance McCullers will start Game 3, Charlie Morton Game 4
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McCullers throws 24 straight curveballs to close out the AL Pennant
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McCullers ready for major role in Astros' closeout plans
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World Series Game 3: Phillies rock Astros, Lance McCullers Jr.
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Houston Astros: Lance McCullers Jr. is in playoff form
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2022 World Series: Lance McCullers struggles in loss; how will Astros respond?
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Lance McCullers Jr. Nearing Astros' Return
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Astros win 2022 World Series: Houston clinches second title as Yordan Alvarez's Game 6 homer ousts Phillies