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World Series champion Astros to be better test if Twins are better
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Houston Astros Close Out Minnesota Twins, Setting Up ALCS Showdown vs. Texas Rangers
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Twins vs. Astros ALDS predictions, pitching matchups and what you need to know - The Athletic
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Batter up: Twins' home opener kicks off Friday with matchup against Astros
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Twins face off against Astros in home opener at Target Field
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS opener
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Justin Verlander, Yordan Alvarez lead Astros past Twins
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Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins FREE LIVE STREAM (10/11/23): Watch ALDS Game 4 online
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Twins to get OF Byron Buxton back for Game 4 vs. Astros
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Astros vs. Twins Game 1 highlights and updates
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Carlos Correa stars against former team as Twins beat Astros 6-2 in Game 2 to tie ALDS - NBC Sports