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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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Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez reacts after walking Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. during the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Toronto. (Chris Young/The Canadian
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Houston Astros win World Series, set benchmark for MLB success - Los Angeles Times
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World Series Roundup: Astros edge Phillies to take 3-2 lead to Houston - Pinstripe Alley
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Astros' Framber Valdez is emerging as one of MLB's best pitchers - Sports Illustrated
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Houston Astros win World Series, defeat Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 - ABC11 Raleigh-Durham
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Phillies not worried about Astros' Valdez odd hand rubbing
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World Series: Astros Framber Valdez Gets Over Failures in Game 2 Win - The New York Times
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Framber Valdez May Not Participate in WBC Due to Shoulder Concern and Need for Rest
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Valdez fans 10 as Astros beat Phillies 3-2 in finale - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Framber Valdez: Those are just tendencies I do throughout the game, distracting the hitter from what I'm doing