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2023 American League Division Series Game 1: Alvarez, Verlander power Astros past Twins - VAVEL USA
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS opener
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Astros ace Justin Verlander pulled from start after three innings
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS opener
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Verlander is back with the Astros after a 'whirlwind' few days following his trade from the Mets - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Verlander, Altuve carry Astros over Twins
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Justin Verlander throws, eyes return before playoffs
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Faced with injuries and an improving AL West, Astros were 'playing from behind the whole season
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Carlos Correa Expected to Join Mets on 12-year, $315 Million Deal - The New York Times
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Dusty Baker to return as Houston Astros manager for 2023
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS opener - West Hawaii Today
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Verlander, Alvarez and Altuve lead defending champion Astros past Twins in ALDS opener
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Altuve hits go-ahead homer in 9th, Astros take 3-2 lead over Rangers in ALCS after benches clear, Sports Ap
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Detroit Tigers C Jake Rogers knows he's tied to Justin Verlander