Astros’ Verlander, Mets’ deGrom win 2nd Cy Young Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Verlander has a second AL Cy Young Award — and a clear path paved toward Cooperstown. Verlander beat out Houston Astros teammate Gerrit Cole in […]
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Strasburg stars as Nats rout Astros 12-3 for 2-0 Series lead
HOUSTON (AP) — Stephen Strasburg’s time had come. Famously held out of the postseason seven years ago, Strasburg delivered on the biggest stage of all Wednesday night. The right-hander outpitched […]
Continue ReadingCorrea HR in 11th as Astros top Yankees 3-2; ALCS tied at 1
HOUSTON (AP) — In a battle of the bullpens, Carlos Correa felt the greatest relief. Injured down the stretch and slumping this month, Correa hit a leadoff home run in […]
Continue ReadingRays chase Verlander early, beat Astros 4-1 to even ALDS
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays never doubted themselves, even with Justin Verlander looking to end their season. Willy Adames homered and made a sensational relay throw from shortstop, […]
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Verlander, Altuve lead Astros over Rays 6-2 in ALDS opener
HOUSTON (AP) Asked what went wrong for his Tampa Bay Rays, manager Kevin Cash invented a word. “We got Verlandered,” Cash said. Justin Verlander looked every bit the October ace, Jose Altuve polished […]
Continue ReadingVerlander, Astros, get jump in Game 1, winning at Boston 7-2
BOSTON (AP) — Justin Verlander outlasted an uncharacteristically wild Chris Sale, overcoming control problems of his own to give Houston six innings of two-hit ball on Saturday night and lead […]
Continue ReadingOctober orbit: Astros advance with 11-3 win, sweep Indians
CLEVELAND (AP) — As his teammates sprayed each other with champagne and beer in Houston’s buzzing clubhouse, ace Justin Verlander stayed clear of the fray and foam while enjoying a […]
Continue ReadingSpringer, Astros hit 4 HRs, down Indians 7-2 in ALDS opener
HOUSTON (AP) — It’s October and George Springer, Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman are all hitting home runs once again, helping the Houston Astros to a postseason win. A year […]
Continue ReadingAltuve’s dash lifts Verlander, Astros over Yanks in Game 2
HOUSTON (AP) — With each stinging line drive, Jose Altuve is putting his stamp on this October. Same with every pitch from Justin Verlander, no matter the inning or score. […]
Continue ReadingLast-minute deal sends Verlander to Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — When Houston manager A.J. Hinch called to welcome Justin Verlander to the team, the pitcher’s first question was when he’d make his debut for the Astros. The […]
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