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Rangers build big early lead off Framber Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros to take 2-0 lead in ALCS
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Faced with injuries and an improving AL West, Astros were 'playing from behind the whole season
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS opener
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Edwin Diaz suffers season-ending knee injury during World Baseball Classic, carried off field [VIDEO]
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Astros beat Rangers on road, pull within 2-1 in ALCS
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Houston Astros: How team will contend in 2024 even with new manager
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2022 MLB Playoffs: Is this the best Astros pitching staff we've ever seen?
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Abreu gives up 2-run homer in Astros' Game 7 loss after suspension upheld but pushed to next year - ABC News
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Astros' Jake Odorizzi Carted Off Field After Apparent Left Leg Injury Against Red Sox - Fastball
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Phil Maton breaks hand punching locker, out for playoffs
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Winners and losers from MLB's final regular-season weekend as Astros take AL West, stars say goodbye