Justin Verlander

Astros ace Justin Verlander out-dueled fellow ace Corey Kluber in Game 1 of the ALDS. Verlander dominated for five innings, retiring 15 of the first 16 batters he faced while striking out seven. Yan Gomes led off the sixth inning with a single, marking the first hit the Indians collected on the night. Verlander’s dominant start set up the Astros for a 7-2 victory in Game 1.