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Rangers bullpen holds Astros off in Game 1 of ALCS
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Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get 2-0 win
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2023 ALCS Game 1 updates: Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers
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Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get 2-0 win
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Scherzer to start Game 3 of ALCS for Rangers against Astros
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