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Dodgers, Astros renew rivalry in World Series
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J.R. Richard throws first pitch, 10/12/2019
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1981 Topps & Topps Traded J.R. Richard
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The Saga of J.R. Richard's Debut: Blowing Away 15 Sticks at Candlestick – Society for American Baseball Research
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Altuve hits go-ahead homer in 9th, Astros take 3-2 lead over Rangers in ALCS after benches clear
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Houston Astros - Wikipedia
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Gerrit Cole Astros record 15th double-digit strikeout
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The full story on Houston's iconic rainbow uniforms - ESPN
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Faced with injuries and an improving AL West, Astros were 'playing from behind the whole season
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Astros' Abreu suspended 2 games by MLB, which says he intentionally threw at García
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Houston Astros ace Lance McCullers, Jr. opens up about his comeback, World Series game plan, and life in The H - CultureMap Houston
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Astros time capsule: the 1970s. A time of transition and a springboard for better times ahead., by MLB.com/blogs
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J.R. Richard, power pitcher for Astros in '70s, dies at 71