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Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros to take 2-0 lead in ALCS – KTSM 9 News
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2014 Season Preview: Texas Rangers - MLB Daily Dish
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Game 6: Napoli delivers, Rangers and Cards tied - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Yankees' Nathan Eovaldi Puts It All Together for a Night - The New York Times
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Heim launches grand slam, Carter hits 1st career home run as the Rangers beat the Blue Jays 10-4 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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More on Rutschman as Orioles' leadoff hitter (plus notes) - Blog
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Diamondbacks jump all over another Dodgers starter and beat LA 4-2 for a 2-0 lead in NLDS
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Lou Brock, Cardinals' Hall of Fame speedster, dies at 81 – New York Daily News
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Eovaldi remains perfect, Rangers slug their way to 9-2 win over Astros to force Game 7 in ALCS
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