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Baker's storytelling a hit with Astros as Series begins - Seattle Sports
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Daniel Vogelbach is poster boy for Mariners' fast start
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Opening series shows Mariners still have slim margin for success
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Eovaldi remains perfect, Rangers slug their way to 9-2 win over Astros to force Game 7 in ALCS - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Altuve's clutch HR gives Astros 3-2 lead in testy ALCS; Diamondbacks also rally late to even NLCS - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Verlander gets World Series win, Astros lead Phillies 3-2 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Baker finally wins 1st Series title as manager with Astros
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Altuve hits go-ahead homer in 9th, Astros take 3-2 lead over Rangers in ALCS after benches clear - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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