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Astros catcher Martin Maldonado was using an illegal bat in Game 1 of the World Series
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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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Abreu, Alvarez and Altuve help Astros pull even in ALCS with 10-3 win over Rangers in Game 4, National News
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MLB: ALCS-Houston Astros at Texas Rangers, Fieldlevel
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Adolis García has record ALCS show as Rangers reach World Series – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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Astros face Rangers in Game 6 of ALCS, one win away from third straight trip to World Series Southwest News - Bally Sports
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Astros' Martin Maldonado used illegal bat in World Series vs. Phillies – NBC Sports Philadelphia
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MLB suspends Astros P Bryan Abreu 2 games, plus fine, for plunking Adolis Garcia, Major League Baseball
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Wild-Card Roundup: Blue Jays leapfrog Rangers, Astros grab division lead
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