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Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. Missing ALCS Game 3 After Celebration Injury - Sports Illustrated
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Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. emerges as true postseason ace - Sports Illustrated
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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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