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Altuve's HR in 9th sends Astros to World Series over Yankees
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Springer, Valdéz help Astros top Rays 7-4, force ALCS Game 7
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Altuve's 2 early throwing errors doom Astros in ALCS Game 2 – KGET 17
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Houston stands strong as Astros capture 1st World Series title