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Astros celebrate 5-3 victory over rival Rangers
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Framber Valdez wanted to start the All-Star Game but understands why Astros said no - The Athletic
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Blue Jays' Romano replaces Astros' Valdez on American League All-Star roster West & SoCal News - Bally Sports
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Framber Valdez injury update: Astros ace to skip next start after spraining ankle during Mets game
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Houston Astros outlast New York Mets 10-8
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McCormick, Astros overcome missing All-Stars for 5-3 victory and series edge over rival Rangers - ABC13 Houston
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McCormick's bases-clearing triple lifts the Astros over the Rangers 5-3 – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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Framber Valdez Injury Update: Health status and expected recovery period for Astros ace
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Warriors forward Draymond Green sidelined for start of training camp with sprained ankle
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Verlander to start Game 1of ALDS, Pro Sports
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STATS Hosted Solution Game Recap - Astros v Rangers - MLB - Baseball
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Houston Astros' Framber Valdez throws season's third no-hitter