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It was the first time in his career that Verlander failed to win a series-clinching game in the postseason, having gone 3–0 in his three previous chances. It was also his first loss as a member of the Astros. [86] The Astros defeated the Dodgers the next night in Game 7, giving Verlander his first World Series championship. [87] [88]
The World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball (MLB) and concludes the MLB postseason.First played in 1903, [1] the World Series championship is a best-of-seven playoff and is a contest between the champions of baseball's National League (NL) and American League (AL). [2]
Félix Hernández won 19 games in 2009, one of three pitchers to do so. CC Sabathia started Game 1 of the 2009 World Series after winning 19 games for the Yankees that season. Justin Verlander also led the American League in strikeouts and innings pitched in 2009. Johan Santana, 2006 AL Triple Crown winner
One of the best pitchers of his generation, Verlander's World Series troubles have spanned 16 years and two different teams, all the way back to Game 1 of the 2006 World Series, when he yielded ...
The Astros' Justin Verlander won Games 2 and 6 in the 2017 American League championship series against the New York Yankees, allowing just one run in 16 innings and winning series MVP honors.
Justin Verlander remains 0-6 in eight starts and saw his World Series ERA balloon to 6.07 – the worst mark in the history of the Fall Classic.
President Trump poses with the Astros at the White House following their World Series win. Altuve and Verlander were named co-winners of the Babe Ruth Award as MVPs of the Astros' postseason. [ 47 ] In the Astros' 18-game championship run, Altuve batted .310/.388/.634, 22 hits, 14 runs scored, seven home runs, 14 RBI, and nine extra-base hits.
There are two World Series rings on his fingers. He is tied for 10th on the all-time MLB strikeout list. ... another parade with the Astros — is the quest for 300 career wins. Verlander ...