![]() ![]() With games against only Texas, Seattle, and Los Angeles left, it’s not out of the question to predict at least two more losses on the season. A clinch at home either Friday or Saturday is becoming more likely.įinally, with the franchise-record for wins sitting at 103, and the Astros currently at 99, the record set last season, will be broken barring a historic collapse. The Astros magic number also now sits at only three games. If the Astros tie with the Yankees, the home-field advantage would go to the Astros, as they do own the season series against the Yankees. The Astros are also keeping pace for the best record in the majors, along with potential home-field advantage for the playoffs with the New York Yankees. Justin Verlander is 36 years old and potentially setting career-high marks in several categories. Seventeen strikeouts in his next two starts would put him at 300 strikeouts for the season, marking the first time ever he could potentially reach that mark in his career.Īlso noteworthy, two consecutive scoreless outings would put his era below 2.40, which would mark the lowest season ERA of his career. If he collects eight more strikeouts on the season, he would best his career mark of 290 strikeouts set last season with the Astros. Verlander is also looking at a few personal milestones. Unfortunately, tonight’s game against the Rangers was his last home start, so that milestone will happen on the road. Justin Verlander is only 11 strikeouts away from magic number 3,000. Tomorrow night wraps up the season series with the Rangers, then the Astros play three with the Angels before heading out on the last road trip of the season to face the Seattle Mariners, and the Los Angeles Angels one more time. The Astros only have four more games left at Minute Maid Park in 2019, so if you’re wanting to go to the ballpark, there are only a few more days left to do so. Tack on an infield RBI single by George Springer in the 7th, and that was all the Astros would need to secure the win. It was number 26 on the season for Alvarez. They weren’t done there, as the very next batter, Yordan Alvarez sends a fastball up in the zone 454 feet to center field. Then in the 6th inning, the Astros showed their power just a bit more with a solo shot from Alex Bregman over the Crawford boxes and onto the train tracks, for number 37 on the year. It took until the 5th inning, but the Astros finally got on the board with a Yuli Gurriel oppo-taco shot just over the fence in right field. While Verlander was handling business on the mound, per usual, the offense also took a bit of time getting their ace runs, per usual. A mighty fine number for Cy Young voters, even if wins mean very little nowadays. He collects his 19th win on the season, and with potentially two more starts under his belt, he could collect numbers 20 and 21 by the time the last day of the season is over. Verlander still managed to strike out eight, walk only two, and allow four hits and no runs, lowering his ERA to an even 2.50. Hinch, who has stated that his starters will be given a little bit of rest heading into the postseason. ![]() Although only going six innings and throwing 87 pitches, Justin Verlander was pulled early by skipper A.J. The Astros win their 6th straight against the Texas Rangers, taking the season series to 12-8, good guys.Īnother impressive start by the impending Cy Young winner had the Astros in good shape for a win all night. The final score Tuesday night was 4-1, bringing their record for the season at Minute Maid Park to 56-20, and their overall record to 99-53. The roof was closed but even a tropical storm can’t stop Justin Verlander and the Astros from getting yet another win at home. But that didn’t stop Verlander and the Astros from doing what they do best, win. ![]() It was a wet and windy night outside, with Imelda heading for the ballpark. ![]()
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