Category: Justin Verlander

Tucker’s 2 HRs, 4 RBIs Fall Short, Astros Lose Series Opener

October 29, 2022
BaseballHouston AstrosJ.T. RealmutoJustin VerlanderPhiladelphia PhilliesSports
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HOUSTON—Kyle Tucker got the fans jumping with a leadoff homer in the second inning. Then he hit a three-run drive in the third. Ahead 5–0, the Houston Astros finally were going to win a World Series opener. Instead, Tucker’s first two Series home runs weren’t quite enough. Kyle Tucker (30) of the Houston Astros hits…

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Verlander, Seeking 1st World Series Win, Opens for Astros

October 27, 2022
BaseballDusty BakerHouston AstrosJustin VerlanderSports
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HOUSTON—Justin Verlander was answering questions about his start for the Houston Astros in Friday night’s World Series opener when the head of the opposition’s baseball staff took the unorthodox step of walking into the interview room to extend a hand. “Where did you start your career again?” Philadelphia Phillies executive Dave Dombrowski said with a…

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Justin Verlander Guides Astros Past Yankees in ALCS Opener

October 19, 2022
American League Championship SeriesBaseballHouston AstrosJustin VerlanderNew York YankeesSports
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HOUSTON—Justin Verlander rebounded masterfully following a scuffling start to his outing and the Houston Astros bashed three home runs en route to 4–2 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 19. Yuli Gurriel, Chas McCormick and Jeremy Pena slugged solo home runs for the Astros,…

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