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Atlanta Braves advance to the World Series for the first time in 22 years
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Red Sox' season ends quietly with 5-0 loss to Astros in Game 6 of ALCS
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Red Sox facing crucial series vs. Astros
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Jose Altuve's dramatic ninth-inning home run delivers 5-4 victory for Astros in Game 5 of ALCS - The Boston Globe
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MLB has no repeat champions since 2000
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Dodgers edge defending champion Astros 3-2 as LA fans rain down boos on Altuve and Bregman
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Houston Astros vs. Boston Red Sox: How the teams stack up in 2021 ALCS
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Carlos Correa stars against former team as Twins beat Astros 6-2 in Game 2 to tie ALDS
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MLB World playoffs: Boston Red Sox beat Houston Astros to reach World Series
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Red Sox World Series: Boston's 2018 title team will go down as one of the greatest in MLB history
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Kyle Schwarber, Red Sox slam Astros 12-3, lead ALCS 2-1