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Astros reach World Series with rout of Red Sox in ALCS Game 6
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Astros lose 2nd World Series in 3 years on home field
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Astros 2 immaculate innings, Maldonado 3 RBIs to beat Texas
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Hammerin' Braves rout Astros to win 1st WS crown since 1995
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Luis Garcia puts away smile, channels aggressive side and
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Braves rout Astros for first WS title since 1995 – Lowell Sun
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Summer castoff Jorge Soler transforms into World Series MVP
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Luis Garcia, Astros lose finale to Mariners
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Braves win World Series for first time since 1995
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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston