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Astros' Framber Valdez aims to continue run vs. Cardinals
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Framber Valdez's odd hand rubbing is of no concern to Phillies
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Framber Valdez throws no-hitter in Astros' win over Guardians
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Blue Jays' Romano replaces Astros' Valdez on American League All
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Valdez to start for Astros in Game 2 of ALDS vs. White Sox
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Framber Valdez to start for Astros in Game 1 of World Series vs
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Astros' Framber Valdez is emerging as one of MLB's best pitchers
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