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Astros' Framber Valdez pitching no-hitter through 8 innings against Guardians
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Framber Valdez throws no-hitter in Astros' win over Guardians
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Astros' Framber Valdez throws no-no - The Iola Register
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Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros to take 2-0 lead in ALCS, Region
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Houston Astros' Framber Valdez is MLB's new ground-ball king
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Astros announce Framber Valdez as Opening Day pitcher
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Astros' Framber Valdez fractures finger during spring start; lefty could require surgery, per report
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