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ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 21: Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander (35) in action during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim played on July 21, 2018
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ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 21: Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander (35) in action during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim played on July 21, 2018
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Justin Verlander's Home Debut With Houston Astros Set For Friday vs. Angels - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS opener
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Verlander Ks 11 to lead Houston Astros over Yankees 4-2
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander to start playoff opener
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Dodgers vs. Houston Astros World Series scouting report, prediction – Orange County Register
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander in dominant form
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Justin Verlander has history of success vs. Yankees
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander beats the Yankees in Game 1
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Former ODU standout Justin Verlander makes first start in two years
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ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 21: Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander (35) in action during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim played on July 21, 2018