For Astros ace Justin Verlander, earning his first World Series win seemed to be all that was left for the future Hall of Famer to accomplish. And, with the series tied 2–2 entering Game 5, the 39-year-old finally managed to secure that elusive W and help propel Houston to another title.
To some, Verlander’s win placed a needed stamp of validation on his career and an incredible season that saw him return from a year-long absence due to Tommy John surgery. However, in the eyes of one of the nine-time All-Star’s biggest fans, the win served as nothing more than window dressing on his already loaded trophy case.