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Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get 2-0 win in Game 1 of ALCS
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Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get 2-0 win in Game 1 of ALCS, National Sports
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Justin Verlander pitches 7 innings to start second stint with Astros but loses 3-1 to the Yankees - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get 2-0 win in Game 1 of ALCS
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