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World Series: Framber Valdez, unsung Astros ace, puts Houston on
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Framber Valdez spins 22nd straight quality start for Astros
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Framber Valdez - ABC13 Houston
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Framber Valdez spins 22nd straight quality start for Astros
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ALCS Game 5: Astros' Framber Valdez pitches game of life vs. Red Sox
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Framber Valdez Predicts His Houston Astros Rotation Return
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Framber Valdez, 'totally focused' after sluggish start to ALCS
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Astros' Framber Valdez sets MLB mark with 25th quality start in row
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Astros Framber Valdez Throws Record 25 Consecutive Quality Starts
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Why Framber Valdez can sustain hot start in AL Cy Young race
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Framber Valdez spins 22nd straight quality start for Astros
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Astros' Framber Valdez denies claims of substance on hand: 'I've