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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS, Sports
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Yordan Álvarez Is the Slugger the Houston Astros Need - The Ringer
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The Astros have always looked up to the Yankees. They've finally supplanted them.
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Astros' Yordan Alvarez caps World Series triumph with epic blast: 'Never seen anything like it' - The Athletic
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Kelenic's double, Gilbert's strong start help Mariners over Astros 3-1 MLB - Bally Sports
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Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros to take 2-0 lead in ALCS, National Sports
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Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz Lose Their Minds Over Yordan Alvarez — The Story of How a Young Slugger's Legend is Growing
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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS
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Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get 2-0 win in Game 1 of ALCS
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