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Cancel the no-hitter watch - The Athletic
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Cristian Javier Statcast, Visuals & Advanced Metrics, MLB.com
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Despite the extra off day, the Astros are sticking with Cristian Javier in Game 4. It's the right move - The Crawfish Boxes
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Astros Throw Second No-Hitter in World Series History - The New York Times
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Three months ago, Cristian Javier was turned into a full-time starter. Here's what's happened so far - The Crawfish Boxes
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Cristian Javier About The Only Bright Spot In Astros' 4-1 Loss To A's - The Crawfish Boxes
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This is How Cristian Javier Looks Like An Ace - PITCH BREAKDOWN
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About the Astros' fifth starter – ALL THINGS ASTROS
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Deep Dive: Cristian Javier - Can He Continue to Succeed with Only Two Pitches? - The Crawfish Boxes
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Astros moving righty Cristian Javier into rotation
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Cristian Javier has a first-pitch strike problem - The Crawfish Boxes
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Cristian Javier About The Only Bright Spot In Astros' 4-1 Loss To A's - The Crawfish Boxes