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WAMC Sports Report 8/2/23: Verlander going back to Houston highlights MLB trades ahead of deadline
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World Series: Framber Valdez, unsung Astros ace, puts Houston on his back in Game 2 win over Phillies
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Framber Valdez goes 8 innings as Astros beat Red Sox, take ALCS lead
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How Astros did at All-Star Game: Boos and Framber Valdez's win
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Astros beat White Sox 6-1 in ALDS opener after 6 scoreless innings from McCullers – Houston Public Media
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Jose Altuve homers in each of first 3 innings, Astros rout Rangers 14-1 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Framber Valdez' historic quality start streak extends to 23 games in unfathomable way
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS opener - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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MLB American League West Preview: Houston Astros Are The Team To Beat
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Verlander, Astros hold off Twins in ALDS opener