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Justin Verlander has Astros one win away from World Series title - Los Angeles Times
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The Houston Astros never go away - The Washington Post
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Verlander, seeking 1st World Series win, opens for Astros
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2023 MLB Season Preview: Houston Astros - Battery Power
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World Series Game 4 no-hitter Weird & Wild: Unpacking The Cristian Javier Game - The Athletic
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How to Watch World Series 2022: Phillies Vs. Astros Livestream Schedule
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Faced with injuries and an improving AL West, Astros were 'playing from behind the whole season', Sports
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Deep in the heart of Texas, Astros and Rangers set for Lone Star showdown for spot in World Series
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Cristian Javier, Framber Valdez and the Astros Pitching Factory - The New York Times
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MLB playoffs 2022: After ALCS win, Astros in pursuit of perfection - ESPN