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Was Lance McCullers tipping pitches to Phillies? John Smoltz weighs in
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Bryce Harper and the Phillies knew what was coming from the Astros' Lance McCullers Jr., and they teed off in a Game 3 win - The Boston Globe
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Astros reacquire Justin Verlander from Mets, a deal owner Jim Crane tells AP was an easy decision
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Astros' Lance McCullers pitches his way into Phillies history
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Houston Astros: Lance McCullers out for ALCS against Red Sox
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Faced with injuries and an improving AL West, Astros were 'playing from behind the whole season
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Out Dueled: Houston Astros Drop Series Opener to Philadelphia Phillies, 3-0 - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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Phillies Hit Five Home Runs Against Astros Lance McCullers - The New York Times
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Astros, Phillies give World Series a truly postmodern feel
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Phillies set to host Houston with World Series tied at 1-all
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Bryce Harper sees Lance McCullers tipping pitches and the Phillies go HAM!
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Lance McCullers Jr. 1st to give up 5 home runs in World Series game
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Bryce Harper and the Phillies knew what was coming from the Astros' Lance McCullers Jr., and they teed off in a Game 3 win - The Boston Globe
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Internet Found Hilarious Reason Why Lance McCullers Got Shelled
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