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Astros pound 4 homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins 9-1 and
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Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over
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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston
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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston
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Altuve, Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes
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Astros rally for 12-11 win to take series over AL West-leading Texas
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Abreu homers again to power Astros past Twins 3-2 and into 7th
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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston
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Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over
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ALCS Game 3: Houston Astros win 8-5, series now 2-1 Rangers
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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston
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Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over