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Houston Astros: Framber Valdez's quality start paces win over Twins
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MLB playoffs 2023: Verlander gets Game 1, all 8 teams prep for Division Series openers Saturday
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Framber Valdez has become one of MLB's best pitchers
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102-loss Royals have turned out to be quite the spoilers against playoff-chasing Astros – KGET 17
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Astros' Valdez goes 8, beats Red Sox 9-1 for 3-2 ALCS lead
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Framber Valdez sets MLB record with 22 straight quality starts
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Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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Astros name LHP Framber Valdez as ALCS Game 2 starter, Sports
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Verlander wins MLB-leading 14th, Astros rout Mariners 11-1
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Astros' Framber Valdez is emerging as one of MLB's best pitchers - Sports Illustrated
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MLB playoffs 2023: Verlander gets Game 1, all 8 teams prep for Division Series openers Saturday
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Swing, then miss it: MLB pitchers could bat for final time – KGET 17
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Astros reacquire Justin Verlander from Mets, a deal owner Jim Crane tells AP was an easy decision
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