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Houston Astros' Justin Verlander, bullpen blank Philadelphia
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Verlander takes shutout into 9th as Astros top skidding Mariners 5
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Astros edge Yankees to take 2-0 ALCS lead - Los Angeles Times
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MLB: Astros hit 3 homers, boost wild-card hopes with win over Mariners
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Kyle Tucker: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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Tucker's pinch HR lifts Astros over Texas in starters' duel
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MLB roundup: Justin Verlander shines as Astros top M's
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Kyle Tucker homers to back up a strong start by Justin Verlander
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Astros 6, Twins 4: Verlander Outpitches Ober, Twins Late Rally
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Verlander faces former teammate Cabrera one more time as Astros
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Justin Verlander faces former teammate Miguel Cabrera one more