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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Jose Altuve (C) of the Houston Astros celebrates with teammates after hitting a go-ahead, three-run home run against the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning in Game 5 of MLB's American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 20, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros hits a go-ahead, three-run home run against the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning in Game 5 of MLB's American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 20, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros hits a go-ahead, three-run home run against the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning in Game 5 of MLB's American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 20, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Jose Altuve (27) and Martin Maldonado (15) of the Houston Astros low-five following the team's victory over the Texas Rangers in Game 5 of MLB's American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 20, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Adolis Garcia of the Texas Rangers hits a three-run home run during the sixth inning in Game 5 of MLB's American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 20, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Houston Astros closing pitcher Ryan Pressly lets out a shout on the mound following the team's victory over the Texas Rangers in Game 5 of MLB's American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 20, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Jose Abreu of the Houston Astros is greeted by teammates in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run against the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning in Game 4 of MLB's American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 19, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Jose Abreu of the Houston Astros hits a three-run home run against the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning in Game 4 of MLB's American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 19, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros is greeted by teammates in the dugout after hitting a tie-breaking sacrifice fly against the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning in Game 4 of MLB's American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 19, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Jose Abreu (C) of the Houston Astros is greeted by Jose Altuve (R) and Mauricio Dubon after hitting a three-run home run against the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning in Game 4 of MLB's American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 19, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Corey Seager of the Texas Rangers drops his bat after hitting a solo home run against the Houston Astros during the third inning in Game 4 of MLB's American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 19, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Adolis Garcia (L) of the Texas Rangers celebrates his solo home run against the Houston Astros with third base coach Tony Beasley during the second inning in Game 4 of MLB's American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 19, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Adolis Garcia of the Texas Rangers hits a solo home run against the Houston Astros during the second inning in Game 4 of MLB's American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 19, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros is greeted by teammates in the dugout after scoring on Yordan Alvarez's RBI single against the Texas Rangers during the first inning in Game 4 of MLB's American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 19, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros is greeted by teammates in the dugout after scoring on Alex Bregman's two-triple against the Texas Rangers during the first inning in Game 4 of MLB's American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 19, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros hits an RBI single against the Texas Rangers during the first inning in Game 4 of MLB's American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 19, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Alex Bregman (L) of the Houston Astros slides into third base after hitting a two-run triple against the Texas Rangers during the first inning in Game 4 of MLB's American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 19, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros hits a two-run triple against the Texas Rangers during the first inning in Game 4 of MLB's American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 19, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jose Urquidy takes the mound against the Texas Rangers in Game 4 of MLB's American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 19, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Andrew Heaney takes the mound against the Houston Astros in Game 4 of MLB's American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 19, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Martin Maldonado of the Houston Astros hits a two-run single in the second inning of Game 3 of MLB's American League Championship Series against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 18, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Martin Maldonado of the Houston Astros hits a two-run single in the second inning of Game 3 of MLB's American League Championship Series against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 18, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros hits a two-run single in the seventh inning of Game 3 of MLB's American League Championship Series against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 18, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros reacts after hitting a two-run single in the seventh inning of Game 3 of MLB's American League Championship Series against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 18, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer pitches against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of MLB's American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 18, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros hits a single in the seventh inning of Game 3 of MLB's American League Championship Series against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 18, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier pitches against the Texas Rangers in Game 3 of MLB's American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 18, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier pitches against the Texas Rangers in Game 3 of MLB's American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 18, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer pitches against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of MLB's American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 18, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros hits a single in the seventh inning of Game 3 of MLB's American League Championship Series against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 18, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier pitches against the Texas Rangers in Game 3 of MLB's American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 18, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer pitches against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of MLB's American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 18, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Division Series

Jose Abreu (R) of the Houston Astros is greeted by Yordan Alvarez after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning in Game 4 of MLB's American League Division Series against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Oct. 11, 2023.

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Baseball: Astros advance in MLB playoffs

Houston Astros players pose for a team photo after defeating the Minnesota Twins in the division series at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Oct. 11, 2023, to advance to the MLB American League Championship Series.

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Baseball: MLB Division Series

Royce Lewis of the Minnesota Twins gestures on his way to first base after hitting a solo home run during the first inning in Game 4 of MLB's American League Division Series against the Houston Astros at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Oct. 11, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Division Series

Jose Abreu of the Houston Astros hits a two-run home run during the fourth inning in Game 4 of MLB's American League Division Series against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Oct. 11, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Division Series

Royce Lewis of the Minnesota Twins hits a solo home run during the first inning in Game 4 of MLB's American League Division Series against the Houston Astros at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Oct. 11, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Division Series

Minnesota Twins pitcher Kenta Maeda is pictured smiling ahead of Game 4 of MLB's American League Division Series against the Houston Astros at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Oct. 11, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Division Series

Kenta Maeda winces in the dugout after pitching in relief for the Minnesota Twins in the sixth inning in Game 3 of MLB's American League Division Series against the Houston Astros at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Oct. 10, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Division Series

Jose Abreu of the Houston Astros hits a three-run home run in the first inning in Game 3 of MLB's American League Division Series against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Oct. 10, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Division Series

Kenta Maeda pitches in relief for the Minnesota Twins in Game 3 of MLB's American League Division Series against the Houston Astros at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Oct. 10, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Division Series

Houston Astros players interact with a fan (front, R) who ran onto the field after the team's victory over the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of MLB's American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Oct. 7, 2023.

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Aoki 3-for-5 in Brewers' win against Astros

MILWAUKEE, United States - Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Norichika Aoki hits a double down the left-field line in the fourth inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Sept. 29, 2012. Aoki went 3-for-5 with a pair of RBIs in his team's 9-5 win.

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Cubs' Fukudome

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago Cubs right fielder Kosuke Fukudome hits a triple in the eighth inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 23, 2011. Fukudome went 1-for-1 in a 5-1 victory.

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Iwamura homers, gets 3 hits for Pirates

BRADENTON, United States - Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Akinori Iwamura hits a three-run homer over the right-field fence in the third inning of a spring training game against the Houston Astros in Bradenton, Florida, on March 29, 2010. Iwamura went 3-for-5 with a homer and three RBIs in a 13-1 rout of the Astros.

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Houston Astros' Matsui 1-for-4 against Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, United States - Houston Astros infielder Kazuo Matsui hits a two-run homer over the right-field fence in the third inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 30. Matsui went 1-for-4 with two RBIs.

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Chicago Cubs' Fukudome 3-for-3 against Houston Astros

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago Cubs outfielder Kosuke Fukudome hits a two-run RBI to right in the second inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 30. Fukudome went 3-for-3 and four RBIs as the Cubs won 12-3.

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Houston Astros' Matsui 3-for-3 against Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, United States - Houston Astros infielder Kazuo Matsui hits a single to left in the eighth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 29. Matsui went 3-for-3 but the Astros lost 0-12.

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Cubs' Fukudome in game vs Astros

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago Cubs center fielder Kosuke Fukudome follows through after hitting an infield single in the fifth inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 28. The Astros won 11-6.

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Cubs' Fukudome in game vs Astros

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago Cubs' Kosuke Fukudome (1) is tagged out at second base after failing to extend his single to center to double, while center fielder Michael Bourn bobbles the ball in the first inning of their game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 28. The Astros won 11-6.