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Mets lose as Astros spoil Justin Verlander's Houston homecoming
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Scherzer and Gray added to ALCS roster as Rangers starters against
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Key storylines for Astros, Rangers 2023 ALCS Game 3
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Max Scherzer shelled in first inning with Rangers after Mets trade
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Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get 2-0 win
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Scherzer throws 8 innings and Lindor has 5 RBIs as the Mets rout
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Nathan Eovaldi gave Rangers what they needed most in crucial start
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Astros rough up Scherzer again, take Game 3
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Astros 8-5 Rangers (Oct 18, 2023) Game Recap - ESPN
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Max Scherzer bounces back from ugly start in Rangers' win
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Here are the Astros' and Rangers' keys to winning the ALCS
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