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Verlander (4-6) picked up the win over the Angels on Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over five innings while striking out two. Verlander actually got off to a rough start, allowing back-to-back walks and an RBI single to open the bottom of the first. However, he would then go on to retire 15 of the next 18 batters he faced before leaving the contest, allowing one more run on an Eric Wagaman double over that stretch. It marked the first win for the veteran right-hander since May 24 against Oakland, and it was only the second time in his last seven starts that he allowed fewer than four runs. Following the win, Verlander still carries a 10.66 ERA over three September outings to go along with an ugly 5:7 K:BB.
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Verlander (3-5) took the loss Sunday against the Diamondbacks, allowing eight runs on eight hits and a walk over three innings. Seven of the runs Verlander let up came off the bat of Pavin Smith, who took Verlander deep in the second for three runs and then again in the third for a grand slam. The Astros have now lost five straight starts by Justin Verlander. Over his last three starts, he's allowed 17 runs over 12.2 innings while managing a 6:6 K:BB. He isn't missing many bats as of late, and that was the case again Sunday. He registered just two whiffs on his fastball and none with any of his secondary pitches. The 41-year-old now owns a 5.30 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 63:24 K:BB in 74.2 innings and will look to try and bounce back against the Angels over the weekend.
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Verlander (3-5) took the loss Monday against the Reds, allowing five runs on eight hits and four walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out three. Verlander walked the first three batters he faced in the bottom of the first inning, making it the first time in 522 career appearances that he's opened the game with three straight free passes. Verlander has lost all three of his starts since returning from a neck injury in late August and has a 6.75 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 12:6 K:BB across 14.2 innings during that span. The 41-year-old's current streak of five straight starts of five innings or fewer pitched is the longest of his career.
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Verlander (3-4) took the loss against the Phillies on Tuesday, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk with three strikeouts over five innings. Verlander tossed four separate scoreless innings but endured a four-run third that included a three-run homer by Nick Castellanos. While he didn't have his best stuff, the veteran completed five frames for the second straight outing since returning from the injured list Wednesday and increased his workload to 90 pitches. On the season, Verlander owns a 4.16 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 60:19 K:BB across 67 innings and lines up for a road matchup with the Reds early next week.
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Verlander (3-3) took the loss Wednesday against the Red Sox, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out six. Verlander looked a little rusty early in his first start since June 9, allowing a run in both of the first two innings. However, the 41-year-old Verlander would rebound to blank the Red Sox over his final three frames, retiring 10 straight batters to finish his outing before departing having thrown 76 pitches. Verlander now sports a 3.92 ERA across 62 innings this year with a 1.19 WHIP and 57:18 K:BB. He's currently in line for a tough road matchup with the Phillies in his next start early next week.
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| Year | Team | APP | GS | INN | W | L | S | K | BBI | HA | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | HOU | 15 | 15 | 79.7 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 65 | 26 | 83 | 5.19 | 1.36 |
| 2023 | NYM-HOU | 27 | 27 | 162.3 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 144 | 45 | 139 | 3.21 | 1.13 |
| 2022 | HOU | 28 | 28 | 175.0 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 185 | 29 | 116 | 1.74 | 0.82 |
Next Matchup
| Situation | Record | ERA | INN | ER | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs L.A. ANGELS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| @ MINUTE MAID PARK | -3 | 7.44 | 24.2 | 20 | 15 |
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | W | L | S | INN | HA | ERA | BBI | K | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | @  |
1 | - | - | 5.0 | 4 | 8.16 | 2 | 2 | 1.20 |
| 9/08 | vs  |
- | 1 | - | 3.0 | 8 | 9.00 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 |
| 9/02 | @  |
- | 1 | - | 4.2 | 8 | 7.13 | 4 | 3 | 2.57 |
| 8/27 | @  |
- | 1 | - | 5.0 | 7 | 6.30 | 1 | 3 | 1.60 |
| 8/21 | vs  |
- | 1 | - | 5.0 | 4 | 6.00 | 1 | 6 | 1.00 |
| 6/09 | @ |
- | - | - | 5.0 | 7 | 7.20 | 0 | 3 | 1.40 |
| 6/03 | vs  |
- | - | - | 5.0 | 7 | 7.20 | 2 | 4 | 1.80 |
Upcoming Games
| date | Opp | time | Scheduled Starter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/19 | vs |
8:10 PM | Jose Suarez |
| 9/20 | vs |
8:10 PM | Tyler Anderson |
| 9/21 | vs |
7:10 PM | Reid Detmers |
| 9/22 | vs |
2:10 PM | Griffin Canning |
| 9/23 | vs  |
8:10 PM | Bryce Miller |
| 9/24 | vs |
8:10 PM | Logan Gilbert |
| 9/25 | vs |
2:10 PM | George Kirby |