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Astros' Framber Valdez denies claims of substance on hand: 'I've been checked twice by the umpires
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2022 World Series: How Framber Valdez led the Astros to a Game 2 win
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HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 20: Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) watches his pitch in the top of the fifth inning during the MLB game between the New York Mets and
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Framber Valdez shakes off errors, helps Astros hold on for Game 2 win - ESPN
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Oops! All Astros: Framber Valdez - The Crawfish Boxes
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Pirates offense struggles to solve Astros' ground-ball machine Framber Valdez in loss
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Astros: Framber Valdez throws a no-hitter on Verlander day
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Astros' Framber Valdez is emerging as one of MLB's best pitchers - Sports Illustrated
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