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Adolis García responds to plunking with record ALCS show as Rangers reach World Series
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Houston Astros' Martin Maldonado watches his solo home run against the Texas Rangers during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith Stock
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Rays 8, Astros 2: Houston's defense struggles in series loss
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Rangers get off to fast start in win at Astros
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Yankees' Aaron Judge blasts Nos. 58 and 59, pulling within two of Roger Maris' American League mark - The Boston Globe
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Astros get much-needed victory over Rangers to avoid commanding deficit in ALCS
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Maldonado's two-run HR (12), 09/05/2023
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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS - West Hawaii Today
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Calhoun, Varsho key 3-run 10th, Arizona beats Houston, 6-4
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Astros combine to no-hit Yankees; Phils' Harper breaks thumb
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Astros sweep as Twins lose 18th straight in playoffs
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Twins stop record 18-game postseason skid on strength of Royce Lewis home runs
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Mariners defeat Astros, 3-1
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Padres finish toasting Texas with weekend sweep of Astros - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Maldonado's two-run home run (2), 05/09/2023