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The MLB 2021 World Series is set! Atlanta Braves VS Houston Astros - GRUNGECAKE™
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Astros complete stunning rise and win first World Series over Dodgers
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Astros win first World Series championship in franchise history
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Framber Valdez sets Astros record with 21 straight quality starts - AS USA
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Astros win first World Series Championship in franchise history - The Crawfish Boxes
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Houston Astros win first World Series ever since being founded 55 years ago - Houston Business Journal
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