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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
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Astros pound 4 homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins 9-1 and take 2-1 ALDS lead - NBC Sports
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Astros get to Max Scherzer, win Game 3 of AL championship series
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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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Scherzer roughed up by Astros in return from injury, leaving with Rangers down 5 in loss
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Astros Rock Max Scherzer to Down Rangers in Game 3 - Sports Illustrated
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Altuve, Javier lead Astros past Rangers in Game 3 to cut series deficit
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Astros' road show a success again
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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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Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez dealing with ailment during ALCS against Rangers, AP source says - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Yordan Alvarez can almost do it all - The Athletic