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Abreu, Alvarez, Altuve help Astros pull even in ALCS with 10-3 win over Rangers in Game 4, Sports
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Julks hits first slam, surging Astros homer four times in 11-4 win over Blue Jays - NBC Sports
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Jose Altuve, Cristian Javier lead Astros to road win in ALCS
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Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get 2-0 win in Game 1 of ALCS - NBC Sports
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Houston Astros Will Face Boston Red Sox in ALCS - The New York Times
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Astros reasons for optimism in ALCS 2022
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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS
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Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get win in Game 1 of ALCS, Sports news, Lewiston Tribune
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Astros tie ALCS, D-backs walk off Phillies. Plus, Jaguars stand tall in Big Easy thriller on 'TNF'