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Astros stop Phillies to level World Series

WASHINGTON: Houston starting pitcher Framber Valdez struck out nine over 6 1/3 innings on Saturday (Sunday in Manila), sparking the Astros over Philadelphia, 5-2, to pull level in the World Series.

The 28-year-old Dominican left-hander, a 17-game winner in the regular season, allowed only one run on four hits with three walks to frustrate Phillies batters.