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Houston Astros set up Dodgers World Series after beating Yankees in Game 7, Houston Astros
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The Houston Astros Smash Their Way to a World Series Title - WSJ
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Justin Verlander gets his World Series win, and puts Houston on the cusp of another - The Boston Globe
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Verlander, seeking 1st World Series win, opens for Astros
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Justin Verlander shuts down Yankees; Astros force ALCS Game 7 – Orange County Register
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With painful Game 1 loss, Astros again show their biggest World Series weakness is playing at home
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Astros vs Yankees Game 1: Justin Verlander breaks records to hand Houston series lead over New York
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Justin Verlander says World Series win 'everything I could ever imagine', SportsCenter
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Justin Verlander returns to Houston to face Astros as a Met
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Houston Strong' mantra rings true after Astros' World Series win - ABC News
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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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This what Justin Verlander said after the Astros loss in Game 1