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Quality starts: Astros' Valdez pitches MLB-record 25
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World Series 2022 - Framber Valdez ready for Game 2 for Astros - ESPN
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A monumental streak': Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez
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Houston Astros: With purpose, Framber Valdez plays stopper
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Astros fans aim jibe at Framber Valdez after Astros All-Star's
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Framber Valdez reacts to Astros getting booed at Dodger Stadium
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Houston Astros: Framber Valdez has message for those who doubted him
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Houston Astros: Framber Valdez has message for those who doubted him
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Astros insider: 'Nasty' Framber Valdez shines when team needs a lift
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Astros' Framber Valdez throws no-hitter vs Guardians on 93 pitches