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García, Seager send Rangers to first World Series since 2011
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros
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Verlander 6 no-hit innings, 16th W; Astros top Correa, Twins
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Verlander, Alvarez and Altuve lead defending champion Astros past
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Soler, Braves overcome Morton injury, top Astros in Game 1
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Orioles clinch the AL East title with their 100th win of the
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros
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Justin Verlander: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros