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Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander was candid after his recent struggles continued in a 12-6 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.
The three-time Cy Young Award winner allowed eight earned runs in three innings of work. A third-inning grand slam by Diamondbacks left fielder Pavin Smith, his second homer of the contest, accounted for half of the damage.
Verlander told reporters after the game he "felt good physically" but that "the results were atrocious." He cited an inability to complement his fastball as a primary factor.