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Phillies watching Astros celebrate a World Series win is 'big fuel for next year
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The Astros' past finally catches up to them, one game shy of a return to the World Series
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2022 World Series Game 2 Phillies vs Astros summary: score, stats and updates - AS USA
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Houston, the team America loved to hate, fought to the end in the ALCS
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Jose Altuve homers in each of first 3 innings, Astros rout Rangers 14-1 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Verlander gets World Series win, Astros lead Phillies 3-2
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World Series: Houston Astros beat Phillies
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World Series Game 1 highlights and analysis - The Washington Post
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Alvarez blasts Astros past Phillies to World Series title