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Gutsy Justin Verlander Propels Astros, But What Happened to Vaunted Phillies Offense?, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Astros find a hero in Framber Valdez as Red Sox lose control of unpredictable ALCS
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Framber Valdez's odd hand rubbing is of no concern to Phillies
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Phillies not concerned about talk of Astros pitcher Framber Valdez doctoring baseballs
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Framber Valdez's sinkers push Boston to the brink - Sports Illustrated
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Astros beat Phillies, tie World Series 1-1
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MLB playoffs 2023: Valdez tries to close out Rangers; Phillies head home with 3-2 lead over D-Backs, Sports
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Mets lose as Astros spoil Justin Verlander's Houston homecoming
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Astros burst ahead, beat Phillies, tie World Series 1-1
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A World Series That Showcases How Baseball Decisions Are Made in the Data Era - WSJ
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MLB playoffs 2023: Valdez tries to close out Rangers; Phillies head home with 3-2 lead over D-Backs, National Sports
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Astros' Framber Valdez finds his focus to no-hit Guardians - The Athletic
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Houston Astros' Framber Valdez Tosses Brisk No-Hitter Against Cleveland Guardians - Fastball
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Houston Astros: Framber Valdez denies using sticky stuff in Game 2
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Astros' Framber Valdez denies claims of substance on hand: 'I've been checked twice by the umpires