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Astros' Framber Valdez brings cool demeanor to first MLB start
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Astros' Framber Valdez twirls no-hitter in win over Guardians
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Houston Astros ace oddly omitted from top MLB pitchers list
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Framber Valdez earns fifth straight quality start in Astros' loss
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Valdez has MLB-record 25th quality start, Astros down A's
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Astros burst ahead, beat Phillies, tie World Series 1-1
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Framber Valdez snaps Astros' losing streak in Cy Young fashion
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Houston Astros / MLB Playoffs: Astros welcome familiar foe Twins
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Framber Valdez makes MLB history with stunning record after start
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Houston Astros Framber Valdez no-hit Cleveland Guardians
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Astro Framber Valdez sets MLB record with 25 quality starts