CLEVELAND (AP) — Justin Verlander pitched six scoreless innings for his MLB-leading 15th victory, Chas McCormick and Martin Maldonado each homered and had three RBIs, and the AL West-leading Houston Astros beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0 Thursday night. I think he was born that way.”In addition to leading the majors in wins, Verlander is first with a 1.73 ERA. McCormick gave the Astros a 2-0 lead with run-scoring singles in the third and fifth off Cleveland starter Zach Plesac (2-10). Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander delivers against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, in Cleveland. “And Verlander was as advertised.”Cleveland entered the day one game behind AL Central leader Minnesota and one game out of the final wild-card spot.

Source: The Star August 05, 2022 19:01 UTC