Following their comprehensive subjugation of Phillies hitters night before last, the Astros pitching staff kept their foot on the accelerator beginning with a gem of a start by Justin Verlander. Both sides did well to limit runs in this pivotal contest with the Houston pitching staff coming out on top, 3-2.
Houston Astros 3, Philadelphia Phillies 2
(HOU leads, 3-2)
Despite finishing the regular season as the qualified ERA leader and presumptive AL Cy Young winner, questions have persisted about Verlander’s ability to pitch in the World Series. He’s had an admittedly spotty record in the Fall Classic in his career, with a 6.