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Astros fall on Opening Day for first time since 2012
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José Abreu homers again to power the Astros past the Twins 3-2 and into their 7th straight ALCS
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Twins' season ends in disappointment as Astros win 3-2 in Game 4 of ALDS – Twin Cities
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Astros Fall on Opening Day 3-2: Four Thoughts
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Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get 2-0 win in Game 1 of ALCS - NBC Sports
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Jose Altuve homers in each of first 3 innings, Astros rout Rangers 14-1 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Scherzer roughed up by Astros in return from injury, leaving with Rangers down 5 in loss
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Astros fall to Yankees as Aaron Judge goes deep for second straight game
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Eovaldi remains perfect, Rangers slug their way to 9-2 win over Astros to force Game 7 in ALCS – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth