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Framber Valdez earns fifth straight quality start in Astros' loss
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MLB Best Bets: Astros Look for the Series Split in Toronto
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Cleveland Guardians no-hit by Houston Astros pitcher Framber
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Nats' manager Martinez uses photo evidence to demand baseline rule
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Valdez bests Ohtani, Astros top Angels 3-1 for opener record
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Framber Valdez houston astros: Astros Rotation: Are Framber Valdez
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Framber Valdez snaps Astros' losing streak in Cy Young fashion
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Houston Astros: Framber Valdez to open Game 6 of World Series
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Astros win game 1
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MLB Best Bets: Astros Look for the Series Split in Toronto
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Houston Astros Ace Framber Valdez Near Top of Recent Cy Young Poll
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Yankees' Cole demands ball, completes 3-hit gem vs Astros
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Astros' Valdez vs. Phillies' Wheeler in World Series Game 2 –
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Astros name LHP Framber Valdez as ALCS Game 2 starter
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Astros shut out Rays for 2nd straight game, led by Brown