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A seven-way tie at 81 wins? It's still possible in the wild American League
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Oakland Athletics: 5 Lessons from Series Sweep of Houston Astros, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Former Rangers Pitcher Bartolo Colon, 47, Says He's Not Retired, Wants to Pitch – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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Bartolo Colón - Wikipedia
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Bartolo Colon perfect till 8th in Rangers' win
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Bartolo Colon becomes winningest Latin pitcher
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Bartolo Colón - Wikipedia
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Thoughts on a 3-1 Rangers win - Lone Star Ball
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Bartolo Colon perfect till 8th in Rangers' win
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Starting pitchers who have gone more than nine innings in a game
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Bartolo Colon takes perfect game into 8th inning, Rangers beat Astros 3-1 in 10
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Oldest in majors, Rangers pitcher Bartolo Colon turns 45