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Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get 2-0 win
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Rangers shut down Astros in ALCS opener
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Nate Eovaldi adds to his postseason success by pitching Rangers to
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MLB playoffs: Phillies win opener against D-Backs as Rangers beat
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Astros make big statement in dominant Game 4 win
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MLB playoffs: Twins defeat Astros 6-2, tie series; Rangers beat
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Rangers vs. Astros final score, results: Texas mashes way to first
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Cristian Javier struggles as Houston Astros lose to Texas Rangers
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How do the Astros make the playoffs? Houston-Arizona series sweep
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García powers Rangers to first World Series since 2011
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Friday MLB playoffs: Astros one win from World Series; D-backs tie
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Streaky Rangers suddenly headed wrong way again with Game 4 loss
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Astros vs. Rangers ALCS Game 4 starting lineups and pitching
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Astros face Rangers in Game 6 of ALCS, one win away from third