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Verlander holds Twins scoreless as defending champion Astros win ALDS opener
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Montgomery shuts down Astros as Rangers win Game 1 of ALCS 2-0
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ALCS: Jose Altuve homer puts Astros on verge of World Series
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Yankees' Aaron Boone returns from 1-game suspension, hopes to avoid crossing line with umps
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Analysis: It looks like it'll take all 162 games to decide MLB's postseason races
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Ji Hwan Bae's first career homer helps Pirates top Red Sox 4-1
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Revisiting the walkoff wins in Astros playoff history
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Justin Verlander gets World Series win, Astros lead Phillies 3-2
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Abreu, Alvarez and Altuve help Astros pull even in ALCS with 10-3 win over Rangers in Game 4
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Riley's big night lifts Braves over Red Sox 9-7 in 11
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Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays light up Justin Verlander - Pinstripe Alley
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Rangers beat Rays 7-1 for Wild Card Series sweep
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS opener
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS opener - NBC Sports
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