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Jose Altuve exits game against Marlins after fouling pitch off his
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Astros silenced by ALCS loss: 'It was just weird seeing the other
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Is it fair that some fans still label Jose Altuve a cheater
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Astros' Jose Altuve Applauded by MLB Fans After Hitting 1st Career
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Astros hit seven homers, hand Athletics 11th-straight loss
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Astros' Altuve leaves WBC game after hit on hand by a pitch
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Jose Altuve slides into third base FULL SPEED with his nuts
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José Altuve's WBC injury sparks huge reaction from MLB world
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Astros' Jose Altuve leaves shortly after getting hit by pitch
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Astros' Jose Altuve to undergo right thumb surgery following hit
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Jose Altuve leaves game early, 09/21/2022
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World Baseball Classic: Jose Altuve needs surgery on fractured