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Rangers jump on Valdez early, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros, lead ALCS 2-0 - The Globe and Mail
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Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get 2-0 win in Game 1 of ALCS - NBC Sports
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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