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Houston Astros: Using Robbie Ray as 'bullet' backfires on Mariners
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Robbie Ray struggles against Astros again as they win fifth straight vs. Mariners, Mariners
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Astros star Yordan Alvarez walks off the Mariners with a home run after the Mariners manager opted to use a starter, Robbie Ray, to get the last out of the game
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2022 MLB Playoffs: Yordan Alvarez, Astros beat Mariners, lead ALDS 2-0
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Astros jolt Mariners in ALDS as Yordan Alvarez hits 3-run HR vs Robbie Ray in 9th inning
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Alvarez homers again, Astros top Mariners 4-2, lead ALDS 2-0, Sports
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Mariners drop Game 1 of ALDS on crushing walkoff home run by the Astros
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Mariners drop Game 1 of ALDS on crushing walkoff home run by the Astros, Mariners
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Yordan Alvarez's walkoff home run completes Astros comeback over Mariners in AL Division Series opener - The Boston Globe
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Astros vs. Mariners score: Yordan Alvarez hits three-run walk-off homer as Houston completes stunning comeback
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Alvarez hits 3-run HR vs Ray in 9th, Astros jolt M's in ALDS - Seattle Sports
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Robbie Ray vs. Yordan Alvarez was part of Mariners' 'plan', but here's why the matchup was likely to backfire
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What Were the Mariners Thinking With Robbie Ray Move in Game 1?