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Houston Astros Closer Ryan Pressly Not Ready to Return from
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An All-Texas MLB Playoff Series 50 Years in the Making
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Astros relievers bring home just second no-no in World Series history
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Jose Altuve's Game 5 ALCS home run solidifies his legendary status
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Houston Astros sign closer Ryan Pressly to two-year deal
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Astros closer Ryan Pressly embodies Texas in ALCS
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Now more than ever: The Astros need the “old” Ryan Pressly - The
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Astros advance to seventh consecutive ALCS as faces change
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The Astros do not need to acquire a closer, for they already have
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Astros closer Ryan Pressly embodies Texas in ALCS
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Astros and Ryan Pressly agree on a two-year extension, per report
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Correa hits walkoff homer to keep Astros alive in ALCS