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Abreu hits grand slam and 3-run shot, Astros complete sweep with 12-3 win over Rangers - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Astros avoid sweep with win over Royals, gain game in AL West over second-place Rangers
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Astros Hoping To Sign Jose Altuve To New Extension - MLB Trade Rumors
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Astros Strike First and Last in ALCS Game 5 Victory Over Rangers
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Astros' Gerrit Cole throws a gem to set up ALCS battle against the Yankees – New York Daily News
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Astros Extend Jose Altuve - MLB Trade Rumors
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The Unloved Houston Astros Have Become Inevitable Winners - WSJ
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Astros face Rangers in Game 6 of ALCS, one win away from third straight trip to World Series –
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Altuve hits go-ahead homer after benches clear as Astros push Rangers to brink
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Verlander throws 7 solid innings to begin 2nd stint with Astros but loses 3-1 to Yankees