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Verlander to start Game 1 of ALDS for Astros against Twins
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS opener
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Verlander to start Game 1 of ALDS for Astros against Twins
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Astros shut out by Rangers in ALCS Game 1 2023
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Astros lead American League Division Series against Twins 1-0 after Alvarez, Altuve early home runs - ABC13 Houston
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Abreu powers Astros into 7th straight ALCS with 3-2 victory over Twins
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A homecoming, a bench clearing, an ejection and another Twins loss to Astros
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