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Even with 5-0 lead, Verlander can't get first World Series win
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Houston Astros ride 2 big innings, top Miami Marlins 12-5
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Astros beat A's 6-5 on bizarre play in 11th inning
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Verlander gets World Series win, Astros lead Phillies 3-2
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Even with 5-0 lead, Verlander can't get 1st World Series win
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander's comeback season hits midpoint
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS opener