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To the dismay of the Rangers, the Astros have (again) won the
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How the Astros-Rangers rivalry got so intense over the years
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Wild-Card Roundup: Blue Jays still 1.5 games back as Rangers walk
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Fastball avoided by Verlander - The Athletic
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Setting up Game 3 - The Athletic
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How the Astros-Rangers rivalry got so intense over the years
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Rangers creep up on .500, the offense awakens, an easier June
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Rangers activate Max Scherzer for ALCS: What starter means for
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McCormick has 6 RBIs, Díaz hits game-winning single to lead Astros
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Playoff series between MLB teams in same state
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Astros closer Ryan Pressly embodies Texas in ALCS