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2021: The year in Houston sports
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TOTALLY NOT FAKE NEWS: The 2023 Houston Astros…Everything Going to Plan. - The Crawfish Boxes
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Smash Hit: Astros pitcher Lance McCullers is still basking in his World Series glory at the plate - The Athletic
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Houston Astros ace Lance McCullers, Jr. opens up about his comeback, World Series game plan, and life in The H - CultureMap Houston
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ASTROS WIN THE ALDS: Houston defeats Chicago 10-1 to advance to American League Championship Series
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Astros hand Mariners heartbreaking loss in 18 innings - The Washington Post
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Astros to start Cristian Javier in ALCS Game 3 after Lance McCullers Jr. injured by champagne bottle
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2022 World Series- How Dusty Baker's Astros beat the Phillies - ESPN
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2022 World Series- How Dusty Baker's Astros beat the Phillies - ESPN
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Off-Speed Kills: Lance McCullers Throws a 94 mph Changeup (and It's His Third-Best Pitch)