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2022 World Series- How Dusty Baker's Astros beat the Phillies - ESPN
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ASTROS WIN THE ALDS: Houston defeats Chicago 10-1 to advance to
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Lance McCullers' champagne bottle injury forces Astros to tweak
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Justin Verlander wanted to come back for World Series but Astros
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No Houston Pro Team Has Been as Good for as Long as These Astros
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Smash Hit: Astros pitcher Lance McCullers is still basking in his
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Lance McCullers Jr. injury update: Astros righty to make 2022
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World Series Analysis: Dusty Baker Mismanaged the Astros Pitching
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Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. will likely miss entire ALCS