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Verlander pitches gem, King Tuck provides big hit to lift Astros
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Verlander, Castro lead Astros to 2-1 Victory - The Crawfish Boxes
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Astros will 'probably' extend qualifying offer to Justin Verlander
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Verlander has to be restrained after ejection for arguing strike zone
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Justin Verlander traded to Astros for 2 prospects
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Astros' Verlander loses no-hit bid with 1 out in 8th
Justin Verlander traded to Astros for 2 prospects
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KYLE TUCKER GROUNDS OUT TO SECOND AS TEXAS TAKES DOWN HOUSTON 11-4
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World Series Game 1 highlights and analysis - The Washington Post
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Justin Verlander traded to Astros for 2 prospects