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Even with 5-0 lead, Verlander can't get 1st World Series win
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After 2,144 wins, Dusty Baker finally gets the World Series party he deserves, World Series
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World Series: Justin Verlander gets his first World Series win
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Alvarez blasts Astros to World Series title vs Phillies – The Oakland Press
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander gives away 5-0 lead in Game 1 loss
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS opener
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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS – Houston Public Media
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Even with 5-0 lead, Verlander can't get 1st World Series win