Springer, World Series champ Astros top Texas 4-0 in opener

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- World Series MVP George Springer hit a leadoff homer in the season opener for the second year in a row, Justin Verlander pitched six scoreless innings and the Houston Astros started their championship defense with a 4-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday....

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