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Cristian Javier, Framber Valdez and the Astros Pitching Factory
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Framber Valdez has MLB-record 25th quality start, Astros down A's
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Cristian Javier, Framber Valdez and the Astros Pitching Factory
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Astros' Framber Valdez is emerging as one of MLB's best pitchers
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Framber Valdez has become one of MLB's best pitchers
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Astros insider: Framber Valdez shows his best side
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Houston's Framber Valdez pitches a 2-hit complete game MLB - Bally
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Framber Valdez throws no-hitter in Astros' win over Guardians
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What MLB record did Astros pitcher Framber Valdez set against the
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Valdez has MLB-record 25th quality start, Astros down Athletics
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Astros' Framber Valdez throws no-hitter vs Guardians on 93 pitches