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Stephen Strasburg, Justin Verlander to take the mound for World
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Cole pitches Astros to 3-2 Series lead over Nats
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Strasburg, Nats top Astros 7-2, force World Series Game 7 – The Denver Post
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Strasburg stars as Nats rout Astros 12-3 for 2-0 Series lead - WTOP News
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Friday's MLB: Vintage Justin Verlander stifles Rays in ALDS opener
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Astros tab pitchers Verlander, Greinke for World Series Games 2-3
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Stephen Strasburg Rewards Nationals for Their Trust - The New York Times
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If Astros don't sign Gerrit Cole, is Stephen Strasburg a viable alternative?
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Game 6: Verlander versus Strasburg, the sequel
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World Series: Astros beat Nationals in Game 5 to grab 3-2 lead
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