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Texas Rangers blank Houston Astros in ALDS opener
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Rangers spent big money to compete with Astros. It's not working.
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The ALCS is Baseball's First Postseason Battle of Texas
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Eovaldi remains perfect, Rangers slug their way to 9-2 win over Astros to force Game 7 in ALCS
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The matchup that was meant to be - The Athletic
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Photos: Astros take first of four vs. Rangers in mammoth AL West showdown
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Texas Rangers answer the bell after taking some shots from the Blue Jays
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KICKING UP THE SPICE
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Eovaldi remains perfect, Rangers slug their way to 9-2 win over Astros to force Game 7 in ALCS, Sports
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Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros to take 2-0 lead in ALCS, Baseball