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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 Photos - Bally Sports
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José Abreu homers again to power the Astros past the Twins 3-2 and into their 7th straight ALCS - Newsday
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Texas Rangers go up 2-0 on Houston Astros in ALCS
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Rangers Build Big Early Lead, Hold on for 5–4 Win Over Astros to Take 2–0 Lead in ALCS
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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