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Nov 4, 2022 · More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day. Justin Verlander overcame an early jolt to grit out the World Series win that long eluded him, rookie Jeremy Peña hit a go-ahead home run and the Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 to head home with a 3-2 lead.
Justin Verlander career pitching statistics for Major League, Minor League, and postseason baseball
Jun 11, 2019 · The Houston Astros signed Justin Verlander to a two-year, $66 million contract extension in March. It covers the 2020 and 2021 seasons. At $33 million, the pact is the highest-ever average annual ...
Dec 14, 2021 · December 14th, 2021. Brian McTaggart. @ brianmctaggart. HOUSTON -- The Astros’ contract with veteran right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander has been made official. Verlander signed a one-year contract for 2022 with a player option for ’23 to return to the Astros on Dec. 1, prior to the expiration of the current CBA.
May 12, 2024 · DETROIT (AP) — Justin Verlander dominated his former team and Kyle Tucker homered as the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 9-3 on Sunday at Comerica Park. Verlander (2-1) pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing two hits while striking out eight. He now has 3,365 career strikeouts, two behind former teammate and friendly rival Max ...
Oct 7, 2023 · Despite early struggles, Verlander comes out on top in 'chess match'. October 7th, 2023. Nathan Han. HOUSTON -- Justin Verlander is no stranger to Game 1 starts. His outing on Saturday afternoon against the Twins in the American League Division Series was the 13th of his career -- and he might have learned a thing or two from the previous 12.
Justin Verlander unanimously captured the third Cy Young Award of his career, wrapping up a comeback season for the Astros in which he led the AL with 18 wins and a 1.75 ERA.
