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Framber Valdez helps Astros to 7-4 win over Red Sox and first
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Astros' Framber Valdez throws no-hitter vs Guardians on 93 pitches
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MLB playoffs 2023: Valdez tries to close out Rangers; Phillies
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Astros face Rangers in Game 6 of ALCS, one win away from third
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Verlander gets World Series win, Astros lead Phillies 3-2
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Rangers build early lead, take 2-0 lead on Astros
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