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Astros offense comes up woefully short as Braves win title
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2022 World Series: Astros' Martín Maldonado banned from using illegal bat gifted by Albert Pujols
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Here's Why MLB Ruled Albert Pujols' Bat Illegal In Hands Of Astros Catcher
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World Series: Astros worst bat, Martín Maldonado, haunts Braves - Sports Illustrated
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Cheating Again? Astros Catcher Used Illegal Bat In World Series
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Phillies vs. Astros: Game 2 highlights, score, next game, World Series schedule
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Astros vs. Braves score: Live World Series updates, highlights as Houston comes back to extend series - The Athletic
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Houston Astros may be employing next-level gamesmanship - SportsMap
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Astros' Martín Maldonado Used Illegal Bat from Albert Pujols in World Series Game 1, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Astros fans catch Dodgers, Max Muncy after Albert Pujols 'illegal bat' controversy
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Astros catcher caught using illegal bat in Game 1 of World Series
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Angels equal strikeout record in loss to Astros – Orange County Register
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Tom Verducci on Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado: He found out from MLB today that the bat he used last night was not a legal bat
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Astros pound 4 homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins 9-1 and take 2-1 ALDS lead