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Kike Hernandez being traded was easy, what will Red Sox do now?
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Red Sox go down with a whimper as Astros head to World Series – Lowell Sun
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García, Alvarez help Astros oust Red Sox, reach World Series
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Astros take 1-0 lead over Red Sox in ALCS
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Kike Hernandez broke this MLB playoff record in Red Sox vs. Astros Game 2 – NBC Sports Boston
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ALCS: Luis García hurls Houston Astros past Boston Red Sox into World Series, MLB
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Red Sox pummel Astros in ALCS, hit third grand slam of series (video) - Sports Illustrated
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As Red Sox-Astros ALCS kicks off, playoff crowds are back. And the difference is real. - The Washington Post
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Kiké Hernández continues to stun during the 2021 playoffs
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Grand game: Boston's 2 slams lead 9-5 ALCS win over Astros
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García, Alvarez help Astros oust Red Sox, reach World Series - WISH-TV, Indianapolis News, Indiana Weather