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Rob Carr/Getty ImagesThe American League Championship Series continues on Wednesday night. The Boston Red Sox won their second consecutive game of the series on Tuesday night in a dominant 8-2 decision. This leaves the defending champion Houston Astros in a 2-1 hole and gives the Red Sox a sizable advantage.Even if the Astros win the next two
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