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Astros vs, Cardinals Game Thread: Game 21, 4/17/2026
The Astros and Cardinals face off in Game 21 on April 17, with Astros' Peter Lambert making his season debut against Cardinals' Kyle Leahy, as both teams aim to improve their records.
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