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Deep in the heart of Texas, Astros and Rangers set for Lone Star showdown for spot in World Series
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What Has More Lives: The Houston Astros or a Cat?
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Astros: Jose Altuve, Martín Maldonado get day off for A's series opener
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Houston Astros: In an up-and-down season, trade deadline awaits
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Astros' Martín Maldonado roughed up in a 'car wreck' at the plate as Yankees capture series opener - The Athletic
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World Series: Astros worst bat, Martín Maldonado, haunts Braves - Sports Illustrated
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Altuve hits go-ahead homer in 9th, Astros take 3-2 lead over Rangers in ALCS after benches clear
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Astros offense slumping in 2022
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Inside the small moment from Martin Maldonado that led to Yordan Alvarez's mammoth World Series-winning home run
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