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Astros Rock Max Scherzer to Down Rangers in Game 3 - Sports Illustrated
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ALCS: José Altuve and Astros beat Rangers in Game 3 - Los Angeles Times
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Homer-happy Rangers beat up on Astros, force ALCS Game 7 on Monday
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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, MLB
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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS, National
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Astros pound 4 homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins 9-1 and take 2-1 ALDS lead - NBC Sports
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Cristian Javier delivers again, and Max Scherzer doesn't, as Astros get one back on Rangers - The Boston Globe
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Scherzer roughed up by Astros in return from injury, leaving with Rangers down 5 in loss
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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS
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Max Scherzer shelled on return as Astros beat Rangers in Game 3 of ALCS, MLB