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Rangers build early lead, take 2-0 lead on Astros
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Eovaldi remains perfect, Rangers slug their way to 9-2 win over Astros to force Game 7 in ALCS
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Astros' Framber Valdez shrugs off two errors, pitches gem in Game 2 win over Yankees - The Athletic
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Rangers, Adolis Garcia rock Astros late to force Game 7 in ALCS
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Houston Astros: Framber Valdez's focus falters against Rangers
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Astros skipping scheduled start for Framber Valdez because of sprained ankle
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Bochy genius? Rangers luck? Whatever it is, it's working against the Astros
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Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros to take 2-0 lead in ALCS
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Altuve hits go-ahead homer in 9th, Astros take 3-2 lead over Rangers in ALCS after benches clear –
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Eovaldi remains perfect, Rangers slug their way to 9-2 win over Astros to force Game 7 in ALCS - WTOP News
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Cleveland Guardians no-hit by Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez in 2-0 loss
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Houston Astros Starting Pitcher Framber Valdez Continues Streak in Loss to Texas Rangers - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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Framber Valdez throws 16th no-hitter in Astros history in 2-0 victory over Guardians
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Eovaldi remains perfect, Rangers slug their way to 9-2 win over Astros to force Game 7 in ALCS - NBC Sports
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Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get 2-0 win in Game 1 of ALCS