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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander dominates in win over Twins
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Verlander takes shutout into 9th as Astros top skidding Mariners 5-1 in key AL West matchup
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Verlander 1st 13-game winner, Astros beat Mariners 3-1
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Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip Stock Photo - Alamy
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Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander steps off the mound after completing his 2,996th career strikeout during the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Saturday, Sept. 28
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Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) pitches in the 1st inning against the Seattle Mariners, Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Houston, Texas. The Astros beat the Mariners 7-2. (Kirk Meche/Image of
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Verlander 1st 13-game winner, Astros beat Mariners 3-1
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Justin Verlander gritty in first World Series win; Astros one victory away
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Justin Verlander carries Astros past M's in series opener
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Justin Verlander brilliant, Astros beat Mariners in opener
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Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander salutes to the Los Angeles Angels bench before the first inning of a baseball game Friday, July 5, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip Stock
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Verlander wins MLB-leading 14th game, Astros rout Mariners 11-1 - Seattle Sports
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Justin Verlander strikes out 8 in win over Rangers