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Team USA score: Trea Turner's grand slam vs. Venezuela sends U.S. to World Baseball Classic semifinals
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Trea Turner's grand slam lifts Team USA over Venezuela, into World Baseball Classic semis – Orange County Register
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José Altuve's WBC injury sparks huge reaction from MLB world
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Houston Astros: Jose Altuve proud to play for Venezuela in WBC
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Jose Altuve breaks thumb in Venezuela's World Baseball Classic loss to Team USA, will undergo surgery
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Apollo Spring Training: Altuve vs. The Astros
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Astros 2B Jose Altuve Needs Surgery to Repair Broken Thumb, Sports-illustrated
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Altuve and Luis García go to the Clásico - Líder en deportes
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2023 World Baseball Classic: Venezuela team roster
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Jose Altuve faces Astros as member of Team Venezuela
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Jose Altuve breaks thumb during Venezuela's WBC loss to USA