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Verlander, Astros hold off Twins in ALDS opener
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World Series Game 6 Preview: Washington Nationals' Stephen
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World Series: Justin Verlander reaches for ring, just misses in Game 6
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Justin Verlander continues Game 1 dominance in playoff starts
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros
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Verlander gets MLB-leading 12th win as Astros beat A's 5-0
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Vintage Verlander silences Seattle as Astros top M's 5-1 to open key
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander has set his price tag
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Justin Verlander's farewell message to Astros fans, Houston
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2017 World Series: Justin Verlander, Astros win Game 7, first title