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Astros headed to World Series, Verlander named MVP
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Jose Altuve exits game vs. Angels after hit by pitch
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Astros' Jose Altuve exits after hit by pitch
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Astros' Jose Altuve blasts three homers in Game 1 - The Boston Globe
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Once Ignored by MLB, 5'6 Superstar Jose Altuve May Now Be Its MVP, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Jose Altuve's penchant for hitting exceeded by his desire to improve and help Astros win
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Highlight] Jose Altuve hits the first pitch he sees for a solo home run. Astros lead 1-0 : r/baseball
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Astros' diminutive Jose Altuve reaching new heights as a hitter – San Bernardino Sun
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Houston Astros' Jose Altuve hit by pitch, day-to-day with left leg bruise - ESPN
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Astros beat Yankees in Game 7, reach World Series - The Columbian
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Altuve closes in on crown, Astros beat Mets 3-1