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Tampa's Lance McCullers shows killer instinct in pitching Astros to World Series
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Houston Astros take 2-0 ALCS lead over Yankees after Game 2 win
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Astros can't erase stain of '17, but World Series champs have relief
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Lance McCullers' champagne bottle injury forces Astros to tweak rotation
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Houston Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. Banged Up Elbow in ALDS Postgame Celebration, Will Start Game 4 - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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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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Astros' Lance McCullers gets shot at playoff glory after bitter ending a year ago
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Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. Sets Dubious Record in Game 3 Loss - Sports Illustrated
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Houston Astros RHP Lance McCullers Jr. off IL, dominates in season debut vs. Oakland Athletics - ESPN
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Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. out for Game 3 after being cut by bottle of champagne during postgame celebration - ABC13 Houston
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No Houston Pro Team Has Been as Good for as Long as These Astros
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Astros P Lance McCullers Jr.'s ALCS start pushed back after injuring elbow during champagne celebration
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Astros-Rays 2020 ALCS bold predictions