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Houston Astros Feeling at Home in Arlington, Close ALCS Gap on Texas Rangers - Sports Illustrated Texas Rangers News, Analysis and More
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Cristian Javier delivers again, and Max Scherzer doesn't, as Astros get one back on Rangers - The Boston Globe
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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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Astros beat Rangers 8-5 in Game 3 of ALCS – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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Jose Altuve, Cristian Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS
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Astros get to Max Scherzer, win Game 3 of AL championship series
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Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get 2-0 win in Game 1 of ALCS
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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS
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