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A's pitcher Paul Blackburn was flown to All-Star Game by Astros
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Yonder Alvarez hits 2 long HRs to lead Astros past A's, Blackburn
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Aggressive approach has buoyed A's Paul Blackburn to early-season
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A's pitcher was flying commercial to MLB All-Star Game before