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Astros pound 4 homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins 9-1 and
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MLB Playoffs: Twins' Alex Kirilloff reacts to crucial first inning
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Astros pound 4 homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins, 9-1
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Astros pound 4 homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins 9-1 and
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Astros hit 4 homers to rout Twins 9-1 and take 2-1 ALDS lead
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