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Astros' Martin Maldonado used illegal bat in World Series vs. Phillies – NBC Sports Philadelphia
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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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2022 World Series: Astros' Martín Maldonado banned from using illegal bat gifted by Albert Pujols
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Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado 'used an illegal bat' during Game 1 of the World Series
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Astros fans catch Dodgers, Max Muncy after Albert Pujols 'illegal bat' controversy
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2022 World Series: Astros' Martín Maldonado banned from using illegal bat gifted by Albert Pujols
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Astros' Maldonado forced to change bats from outdated model
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MLB blocks Astros' Martin Maldonado from using bats from Albert Pujols
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MLB stops Astros' Martin Maldonado from using illegal bats gifted by Albert Pujols