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Astros' Framber Valdez is emerging as one of MLB's best pitchers - Sports Illustrated
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Houston Astros: Framber Valdez to open Game 6 of World Series against Philadelphia Phillies
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Valdez has MLB-record 25th quality start, Astros down A's
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Astros' Framber Valdez pitching no-hitter through 8 innings against Guardians
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Cristian Javier, Framber Valdez and the Astros Pitching Factory - The New York Times
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Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros to take 2-0 lead in ALCS
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Framber Valdez shakes off errors, helps Astros hold on for Game 2 win - ESPN
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Astros' Framber Valdez sets MLB mark with 25th quality start in row
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Astros' Framber Valdez brings cool demeanor to first MLB start