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Gerrit Cole's gem sends Astros past Rays, back into ALCS
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Astros top Rays behind Cole strikeout record - The Boston Globe
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Cole strikes out 15 as Astros top Rays for 2-0 ALDS lead
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Astros owner says MLB tax a factor in re-signing Gerrit Cole
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Cole, Astros beat Rays 6-1 in ALDS Game 5; Yankees next
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