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McCullers 1st to give up 5 home runs in World Series game
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Houston's McCullers looking for ways to help despite injury
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Lance McCullers Jr. to start Game 3 2022 World Series
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Houston Astros: Lance McCullers won't pitch in the World Series
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Lance McCullers Jr. Cut Elbow on Bottle in Astros Celebration
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Astros: Lance McCullers Jr.'s likely out for ALCS (Forearm Injury)
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Lance McCullers Jr. to start Game 3 2022 World Series
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Lance McCullers Jr. to Miss Opening Day - The Crawfish Boxes
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Astros beat White Sox 6-1 in ALDS opener after 6 scoreless innings
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McCullers silences L.A. bats as Dodger Stadium fans jeer Astros
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Houston Astros ace Lance McCullers Jr. not available for World Series
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Lance McCullers Jr. to start Game 3 2022 World Series
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