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Astros' fatal flaw in two World Series losses: Sticking with starting pitchers way too long
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LIST: These Astros, Houston-native MLB players once played in Little League
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Astros clinch 2021 AL West title
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Lance McCullers Jr. unsure if he can pitch in World Series
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Astros vs. Yankees ALCS Game 3 starting lineups and pitching matchup
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Astros' Lance McCullers to make spring debut on Thursday
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Astros pitcher's start pushed back due to elbow injury during champagne celebration
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Benches clear in Astros-Rangers game
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Phillies 7, Astros 0: How Houston fell behind 2-1 in World Series
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18 May 2015: Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers (43) delivers the pitch during the baseball game against the Oakland Athletics. Oakland Athletics defeated Houston Astros 2-1 in Houston. (Icon Sportswire via