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Astros' Framber Valdez is emerging as one of MLB's best pitchers
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Framber Valdez throws no-hitter in Astros' win over Guardians
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Framber Valdez tosses no-hitter as Astros top Guardians
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Astros' Framber Valdez twirls no-hitter in win over Guardians
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Valdez bests Ohtani, Astros top Angels for opener record
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Framber Valdez earns fifth straight quality start in Astros' loss
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Astros' Framber Valdez pitching no-hitter through 8 innings
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Framber Valdez throws no-hitter in Astros' win over Guardians
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HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 20: Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber
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Fretting Over Framber - NBC Sports
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