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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 – NewsNation
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Astros postseason 2023: Defending champs begin bid to snap 23-year World Series title repeat drought - ABC13 Houston
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How the Houston Astros cheated in 2017-18 MLB seasons – NBC Sports Philadelphia
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Justin Verlander gets World Series win, Astros lead Phillies 3-2
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2017 Baseball History - This Great Game
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POLL: Should the Astros lose their 2017 World Series title?
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Houston Astros WinCraft 2022 World Series Champions 11'' x 17'' Wood Sign
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Now that Astros have won World Series again, what's their place in history? - The Athletic
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Vacate the Astros' World Series championship. Case closed. - The Washington Post
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Phillies vs. Astros - LIVE: Houston WIN their second World Series
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Astros' Peña 1st rookie hitter to win World Series MVP