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Verlander, Astros blank Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif._The atmosphere at Angel Stadium did not match it, but Tuesday's game between the Angels and Houston Astros featured the intensity the Angels hope awaits them next month. The Astros started Justin Verlander, he of the 16 postseason starts. The Angels started Garrett Richards, their staff ace who is still working his way back from an injury that claimed most of his season.

In a tidy, well-pitched affair, Verlander and the Astros two-hit

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