Astros vs Yankees Match

American League Championship Series pitcher Justin Verlander faced off against the Yankees at Minute Maid Park

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The 39-year-old Verlander might be one of the greatest starting pitchers in history

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A total of 11 Yankees were struck out over six innings by Verlander, keeping the team even

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It is Verlander who has the more specific task. As usual, the Yankees were not up to the challenge

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There was no gut punch for the Yankees in this game

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In the eighth inning, the Yankees brought some drama to the game

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95 mph was the average speed of Verlander's fastball

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Verlander finally went up 2-1 on Gurriel's home run in the sixth inning off Yankee reliever Clarke Schmidt

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