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Gerrit Cole carries Astros to ALCS with historic 10-K performance

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'Locked in' ace Cole takes historic run into ALCS

Astros ace Gerrit Cole stifled the upstart Rays for the second time during the ALDS.

Four-run first inning helps Astros advance to ALCS

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Michael Brantley, Jose Altuve tattoo back-to-back HRs in 8th

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Astros finish off Rays in Game 5 to advance to 3rd straight ALCS

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Cole: Astros responded to the Rays' test

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Dave Roberts explains why he kept Clayton Kershaw in for the eighth

Dave Roberts says he felt good going with Clayton Kershaw in the eighth inning, which resulted in back-to-back Nationals' homers.

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Kurt Suzuki helped off field after being hit by pitch

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Walker Buehler strikes out seven in Game 5 loss

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