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Heartbreaking Scenes of Astros Lingering in the Clubhouse, Not
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Justin Verlander returning to Houston Astros after trade with Mets
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Justin Verlander gets World Series win, Astros take 3-2 lead over
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How the Astros Went From Nowhere to the Brink of the World Series
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Justin Verlander gets World Series win as Astros beat Phillies
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Houston Astros: Facing Justin Verlander a reminder of thin depth
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Verlander, Astros hold off Twins in ALDS opener
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The Mets are trading 3-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander
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Astros take World Series lead over Phillies with 3-2 win, as Houston
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Twins can't capitalize on early opportunities against Justin
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Verlander, Astros bullpen loses no-hit bid in 9th vs Phils
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Justin Verlander leads Astros' ALDS rotation
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Verlander is still the steady arm Astros need for title chase