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World Series notebook: Maldonado gives Astros surprise offensive boost
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Astros' Maldonado forced to change bats from outdated model - CBS Philadelphia
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Astros C Martin Maldonado used illegal bat in Game 1 of World Series, per report
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MLB stops Astros' Martin Maldonado from using illegal bats gifted by Albert Pujols
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Astros' Martin Maldonado told to stop using Albert Pujols' bats - ESPN
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Martin Maldonado Used a ILLEGAL Bat in Game 1 of the World Series! Astros Caught Cheating AGAIN!!!
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Dodgers News: World Series Controversy Puts Max Muncy in an Awkward Spot
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2022 World Series: Astros' Martín Maldonado banned from using illegal bat gifted by Albert Pujols
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MLB declared Astros' Martin Maldonado's bat illegal
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Braves vs. Astros final score, results: Houston forces Game 6 as bats answer early Atlanta slam
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Martin Maldonado USED ILLEGAL BAT Game 1 of World Series
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