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World Series 2021 - How Martin Maldonado saved the Houston Astros' season by not swinging - ESPN
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Astros' Martin Maldonado told to stop using Albert Pujols' bats - ESPN
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Martin Maldonado USED ILLEGAL BAT Game 1 of World Series
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Jameson Taillon's NASTY PITCH Breaks Martin Maldonado's Bat!, Yankees Vs Astros Game 1
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Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado 'used an illegal bat' during Game 1 of the World Series
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Report: Houston Astros Catcher Martín Maldonado's Game 1 Bat Didn't Give Him a Competitive Advantage - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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Martin Maldonado USED ILLEGAL BAT Game 1 of World Series
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Atlanta Braves vs Houston Astros - October 28, 2021
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Astros' Martin Maldonado used illegal bat in World Series vs. Phillies – NBC Sports Philadelphia
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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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