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Verlander exits early, Astros hold on for 3-1 win over O's
Orioles take 5-4 win over Astros
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Orioles beat Astros to avoid first sweep in nearly 15 months
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With 5-4 win over Astros, Orioles stay sweep-less before heading
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With 5-4 win over Astros, Orioles stay sweep-less before heading
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José Abreu homers again to power the Astros past the Twins 3-2 and