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Valdez, Astros shut out Tigers as Verlander looks on
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Astros: Framber Valdez sets tone vs. Mets against Verlander
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Astros' Framber Valdez is emerging as one of MLB's best pitchers - Sports Illustrated
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Justin Verlander was good in his return to Houston. Framber Valdez was better - The Athletic
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Justin Verlander good, but Framber Valdez better as Mets fall to Astros - Newsday
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It Was A Decent Tuesday For The Astros As Framber Valdez Tossed A No-Hitter On 93 Pitches Mere Hours After Houston Reacquired Justin Verlander
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Can the Houston Astros replace Justin Verlander's production?
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Houston Astros' Framber Valdez sets MLB single-season record with 25th straight quality start - ESPN
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Framber Valdez outduels Justin Verlander in Astros win
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Justin Verlander good, but Framber Valdez better as Mets fall to Astros - Newsday
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Houston Astros end 5-game skid as Framber Valdez tops Justin Verlander
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Framber Valdez Proves He's Better Than Justin Verlander and the Best Big Game Pitcher In Baseball Now — The Most Relatable Astros Star Ever?
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Justin Verlander was good in his return to Houston. Framber Valdez was better - The Athletic
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