Justin Verlander Dominates for Astros in Win Over Yankees

The Houston Astros are just one stop on the Yankees' route to the World Series.

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Notable among his pitchers is Justin Verlander.

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If the Yankees are to capture the American League crown for the first time since 2009.

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They might thus have to devise a strategy to overcome Verlander.

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At some point in October, the AL Cy Young Award winner for this year will be announced.

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Verlander, who is 39 years old, is among the greatest starting pitchers of all time.

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Upon his recovery from the Tommy John surgery that cost him nearly two seasons.

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During the regular season, he pitched 175 innings and had a record of 18-4 with a 1.75 ERA.

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He has a record of 244 wins, 3,198 strikeouts, a World Series ring, Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player, and two Cy Young Awards.

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The Astros had the luxury of methodically preparing their pitching staff for the Yankees after sweeping the Seattle Mariners in the previous round.

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