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Astros and Rangers meet for Texas-sized showdown in AL Championship Series
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Verlander again seeks 1st Series win, night after no-hitter - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Justin Verlander carries Astros past M's in series opener
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Rangers Shut Out Astros To Open ALCS News, Sports, Jobs - The Intelligencer
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Justin Verlander to start Game 1 of ALDS for the Astros
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Justin Verlander's Incredible Post-Tommy John Surgery Season Continues
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Rosenthal: The new Justin Verlander — Those closest to Astros ace have seen him evolve - The Athletic
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Justin Verlander pitches quality start in Astros' win vs. Red Sox
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Houston Astros trade for Justin Verlander amid Mets' deadline selloff, MLB
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Justin Verlander brings World Series hope to Astros and city of Houston