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Framber Valdez Speaks Out on Claims He Used Illegal Substance During Game 2
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Houston Astros: Framber Valdez denies using sticky stuff in Game 2
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2022 World Series: Astros' Framber Valdez brushes off allegations he used sticky substances in Game 2 win
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