Astros regroup behind Verlander for Game 2 vs. Yankees

[ASFN Admin]

Astros ace right-hander Justin Verlander was almost sheepish in the dismissal of his strong postseason history against his upcoming opponent Sunday at Minute Maid Park, but there is little doubt that Houston will require Verlander to be stellar again against the New York Yankees. After dropping Game 1 of the American League Championship Series 7-0 on Saturday night, the Astros need Verlander to thrive as they look to square the series at a game apiece before the ALCS shifts to Yankee Stadium for Game 3 on Tuesday. Verlander (1-1, 3.38 ERA in the ALDS) has made six career postseason starts against the Yankees, producing a 4-0 record with a 2.33 ERA and 41 strikeouts over 38 2/3 innings.

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