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Rich Dauer throws first pitch at Astros' home opener months after almost dying
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The Houston Astros have won the World Series, beating the Philadelphia Phillies : NPR
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J.R. Richard, power pitcher for Astros in '70s, dies at 71 - The Boston Globe
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Rich Dauer, former Houston Astros coach who almost died, throws 1st pitch at Minute Maid Park - ESPN
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102-loss Royals have turned out to be quite the spoilers against playoff-chasing Astros - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Carlos Correa stars against former team as Twins beat Astros 6-2 in Game 2 to tie ALDS
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Rick Pitino, in NY state of mind at St John's, throws out first pitch before Subway Series - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Urquidy brilliant in emergency start, pitches Astros to crucial 2-1 win over Diamondbacks
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Former first base coach Rich Dauer to throw out first pitch in Astros home opener vs. Orioles
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2022 World Series Game 6 Phillies vs Astros summary: score, stats and updates - AS USA
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Astros hall of famer and Louisiana native J.R. Richard dies at 71
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Houston Astros win their 2nd championship in 6 years, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in Game 6 of the World Series – The Morning Call
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Javier, Astros pitch 2nd no-hitter in World Series history
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Justin Verlander gets World Series win, Astros lead Phillies 3-2