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Justin Verlander gets World Series win as Astros beat Phillies - Sports Illustrated
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Astros' Verlander again seeks first World Series win in Game 5 on Sportsnet
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Verlander pitches Astros to 3-1 win, ends Yanks' home streak
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Justin Verlander returns to Astros with World Series in mind, 300 wins
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Kyle Tucker homers to back up a strong start by Justin Verlander as the Astros beat the Red Sox
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Verlander gets MLB-leading 12th win as Astros beat A's 5-0
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Astros vs Yankees Game 1: Justin Verlander breaks records to hand Houston series lead over New York
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Yankees slug their way to win over Justin Verlander, Houston Astros
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Yankees beat Astros, Verlander 3-1