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LEADING OFF: Verlander, Astros on a roll, a new Yanks injury
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Justin Verlander has history of success vs. Yankees
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ALCS: Verlander gem, homers lead Astros past Yankees in Game 1
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Justin Verlander's ALCS dominance backed by Astros' analytical
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Verlander, Astros hold off Twins in ALDS opener
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Verlander stops Yanks again, pitches Astros to 5-1 win
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Verlander gives up no hits or walks in six innings of Astros win
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Yankees slug their way to win over Justin Verlander, Houston Astros
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ALCS: Astros ride Justin Verlander to Game 6 win vs. Yankees
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Verlander strikes out 11 to lead the Astros over the Yankees 4-2