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Houston Astros: Kyle Tucker's slow start continues
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Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker (30) batting in the bottom of the eighth inning of the MLB game between the Houston Astros and the Seattle Ma Stock Photo - Alamy
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Tucker's 2 HRs, 4 RBIs fall short, Astros lose Series opener
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Astros' Kyle Tucker thrown out trying to steal home during PitchCom glitch vs. Yankees
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Astros OF Kyle Tucker inching closer to 30/30 club
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Kyle Tucker's catch at the wall, 07/28/2022
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Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker reveals his secret to staying hot
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Frustrated Kyle Tucker sits out of Astros-Dodgers game
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Astros' Kyle Tucker felt 'rushed' in first game with a pitch clock
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Eovaldi remains perfect, Rangers slug their way to 9-2 win over Astros to force Game 7 in ALCS