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World Series: Nationals' no-show in DC, hopes flicker away vs. Astros
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Astros insider: Scenes of heartbreak and Gerrit Cole speaking in past tense
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World Series: Gerrit Cole's spree-for-a-three deal hits speed bump
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Gerrit Cole ready for World Series spotlight
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Following Old Masters, Luis Severino Throws a Gem for the Yankees - The New York Times
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The Astros won the 2017 World Series, and now they have Gerrit Cole
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Astros survive late scare, get dominant pitching from Gerrit Cole to take 2-0 ALDS lead
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Gerrit Cole's dominant, ALDS-cliching gem: Where it stands among other great Astros playoff pitching performances
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Capital hill: Astros, Nats put World Series eyes on pitching
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World Series: Astros' Gerrit Cole delivers one last gem for Houston