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HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 14: Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado (15) reacts after watching Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar (14) and Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (44) score runs in
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Astros' Martin Maldonado dyes hair bright orange for ALCS vs. Rangers
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Martín Maldonado makes sneaky play to tag out Taylor Ward