Justin Verlander shines against former team as Houston Astros defeat Detroit Tigers 9-3
- Justin Verlander pitched a dominant game against his former team, the Detroit Tigers.
- The Houston Astros secured a convincing 9-3 victory, with Kyle Tucker hitting a crucial home run.
- Verlander's performance showcased his skill and competitiveness on the field.
Max and Verlander are baseball players. Verlander thinks it's cool to be in the top 10 of a game that's been around for a long time. Mauricio Dubón and Jake Meyers did well in a game for Houston. Dubón helped the team when Altuve took a break. Joe Espada, the Astros manager, thinks Dubón is a good hitter when he swings at the right pitches. Jack Flaherty lost the game for Detroit, and Verlander played well. Spencer Torkelson, a player from Detroit, thinks Verlander is a great player. Houston had chances to score in the first four innings, but Detroit stopped them with three double plays. Lange, a Detroit player, didn't do well in the eighth inning. The Tigers scored in the ninth inning. Spencer Arrighetti and Ross Stripling are scheduled to start in the next game. The Tigers will play against the Miami Marlins. Matt Manning is expected to start for Detroit.