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Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez spins his glove after striking out San Francisco Giants' Mitch Haniger during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip Stock Photo - Alamy
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World Series: Astros ambush Phillies in Game 2, tie up series behind sterling start from Framber Valdez
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Framber Valdez Confirmed as Houston Astros' World Series Game 2 Starter - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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Houston Astros promotions 2023: Jeremy Peña bobblehead and championship rings on tap for opening weekend - ABC13 Houston
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Astros' Framber Valdez is emerging as one of MLB's best pitchers - Sports Illustrated
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Cristian Javier, Framber Valdez and the Astros Pitching Factory - The New York Times
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Astros' Framber Valdez fulfills promise to build church in hometown
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World Series: Astros ambush Phillies in Game 2, tie up series behind sterling start from Framber Valdez
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Framber Valdez pitchingWorld Series Game 2Astros vs. Phillies10/29/22
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