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Justin Verlander gets World Series win as Astros lead Phillies
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Astros' Justin Verlander declines option, becomes free agent
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World Series Game 5 highlights and analysis - The Washington Post
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Verlander, seeking 1st World Series win, opens for Astros
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Astros edge Phillies in tense Game 5 to reach brink of World
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Phillies fans tried it all, not even Kate Upton chants could faze
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Verlander gets MLB-leading 12th win as Astros beat A's 5-0
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Verlander Nears Another No-hitter, Astros Rally Past A's 5-4
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Astros starting Verlander in Game 5 of World Series vs. Phillies
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2022 World Series Game 5: Verlander gets win, Astros lead Phillies