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Framber Valdez is unlocking new levels of dominance with his
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Astros' Framber Valdez holds Tigers hitless through 7 innings
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Cristian Javier, Framber Valdez and the Astros Pitching Factory
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Astros beat Yankees 3-2 to take 2-0 lead in ALCS
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Framber Valdez's sinkers push Boston to the brink - Sports Illustrated
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Framber Valdez has become one of MLB's best pitchers
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Yankees' Cole demands ball, completes 3-hit gem vs Astros
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Framber Valdez flummoxed by fly balls in Game 1 loss - Sports
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Framber Valdez sets MLB record with 22 straight quality starts
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Astros in the thick of division race at All-Star break
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Houston Astros: Framber Valdez eyes ultimate W: a title clincher
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102-loss Royals have turned out to be quite the spoilers against