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Eovaldi remains perfect, Rangers slug their way to 9-2 win over Astros to force Game 7 in ALCS - NBC Sports
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Astros pound 4 homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins 9-1 and take 2-1 ALDS lead - NBC Sports
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World Series 2022 - The rise of Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena - ESPN
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Rangers 5, Astros 4: How Texas took 2-0 lead over Houston in ALCS
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These Ain't Your Older Brother's Houston Astros - Twins - Twins Daily
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Astros' Jose Altuve explains baserunning mistake in loss to Rangers
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LCS recaps: Texas gets it done, Arizona forces a Game 7 - South Side Sox
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If the Astros Stop Underachieving, They Could Be Terrifying - The New York Times
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Rangers' Nathan Eovaldi sees issues pile up in stumble vs. Astros: 'A little out of sync
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Alvarez hits 2 long homers to lead Astros past A's 5-1
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AL West-leading Texas Rangers get 7 scoreless innings from Montgomery in 2-0 win over Mariners