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Jose Altuve homers in each of first 3 innings, Astros rout Rangers 14-1 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Houston Astros will start Framber Valdez in Game 2 of ALCS
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Not To Be Overshadowed by the Deadline, Framber Valdez Spins a No-Hitter
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Benches empty during Rangers' rout of Astros - The Boston Globe
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Framber Valdez guides Houston Astros to World Series Game 2 win
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Valdez chased in 3rd inning of disastrous outing during Game 2 loss
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Astros skipping scheduled start for Framber Valdez because of sprained ankle
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Houston Astros: Framber Valdez to miss next start due to ankle issue
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Astros' Framber Valdez Says He 'Wouldn't Pitch' in All-Star Game If He's Not AL Starter - Sports Illustrated
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Astros' Framber Valdez won't pitch in All-Star Game, Baker says
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Astros skipping scheduled start for Framber Valdez because of sprained ankle
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Framber Valdez delivers gem in Astros' win over Royals
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Ohtani becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd straight year; 8 Braves selected for July 11 game – NewsNation
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Carlos Correa stars against former team as Twins beat Astros 6-2 in Game 2 to tie ALDS
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Framber Valdez delivers gem in Astros' win over Royals