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MLB playoffs: Astros awaken with ALCS Game 3 conquest over Rangers
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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 - NBC Sports
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Astros get to Max Scherzer, win Game 3 of AL championship series
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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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Astros ride Cristian Javer, rock Max Scherzer and get back into ALCS - The Washington Post
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Javier leads Astros to 8-5 Game 3 win - Taipei Times
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Max Scherzer shelled on return as Astros beat Rangers in Game 3 of ALCS, MLB
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Astros vs Rangers summary online: stats, scores and highlights
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There's no panic here' - Astros win Game 3, close gap in ALCS - ESPN