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MLB playoffs 2023: Rangers take ALCS lead over Astros; Phillies
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MLB News: Rangers head home with 2-0 lead in ALCS; Phils power
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Houston Astros: Rangers don't wait around in attacking Framber Valdez
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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston
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Framber Valdez's sinkers push Boston to the brink - Sports Illustrated
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Eovaldi becomes the AL's 2nd 10-game winner as the West-leading
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Carpenter gets Tigers' 1st hit off bullpen after Astros' Valdez
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Astros beat Twins to set up all-Texas ALCS against Rangers
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Texas Rangers go up 2-0 on Houston Astros in ALCS
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Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over
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Astros win 2022 ALCS Game 2