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Eovaldi remains perfect, Rangers slug their way to 9-2 win over
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Altuve poised to break out as Astros host Yankees in ALCS
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Astros start fast, top Dodgers 5-3 for 2-1 World Series lead
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Astros lose no-hitter in 9th inning in win vs. A's
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Noda's 1-out single in 9th ends no-hit bid, Astros win 6-2 and
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Astros: Big ninth-inning hit eludes Houston's stars in ideal situation
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Abreu, Baker, García ejected from ALCS Game 5 as benches clear
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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston
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Abreu plays long ball as Astros rout Twins 9-1, take 2-1 ALDS lead
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Astros pound 4 homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins 9-1 and
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Astros pound 4 homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins 9-1 and
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Eovaldi remains perfect, Rangers slug their way to 9-2 win over