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MLB playoffs: Astros' Justin Verlander in Hall of Fame form
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Verlander returns to playoffs as Astros host Seattle in ALDS
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Justin Verlander makes Astros debut Tuesday, but his presence is already felt
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Astros fans target Justin Verlander as Leody Taveras doubles Rangers lead - Houston we have a problem
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Justin Verlander's Miraculous Astros Comeback Changes What Was Once a Foregone Hall of Fame Conclusion
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Verlander is still the steady arm Astros need for title chase
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Is Justin Verlander Already a Hall of Famer? - The Crawfish Boxes
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS opener
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Justin Verlander's Astros debut was a good one
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