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Astros starting Verlander in Game 5 of World Series vs. Phillies
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Astros use long ball to take 2-1 series lead on Twins
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MLB playoffs: Red Sox slam Astros in Game 3, take ALCS lead
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Minnesota Twins Beat Astros In Game 2, Ties ALDS
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Astros trade deadline preview: With rotation depth now a problem
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Yainer Diaz, Yordan Alvarez homer off Luis Severino to help Astros
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