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Astros bullpen closes out Game 2 win 2022 World Series
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Kurkjian's October tales -- The paranoid pitcher, the biggest Reds fan in the nursery ward and more - ESPN
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Kurkjian's October tales -- The paranoid pitcher, the biggest Reds fan in the nursery ward and more - ESPN
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A World Series of Relievers, Like It or Not - The New York Times
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Astros' Framber Valdez throws two scoreless innings against Braves
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World Series teed up: Harper, Phillies go deep, face Astros
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Framber Valdez on rubbing hands together in World Series Game 2