Justin Verlander Guides Astros Past Yankees in ALCS Opener

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) reacts after striking out Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (not pictured) to end the sixth inning in game one of the ALCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Minute Maid Park, in Houston, on Oct 19, 2022. Troy Taormina/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media

HOUSTON—Justin Verlander rebounded masterfully following a scuffling start to his outing and the Houston Astros bashed three home runs en route to 4–2 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 19.

Yuli Gurriel, Chas McCormick and Jeremy Pena slugged solo home runs for the Astros, who will play host to Game 2 in the best-of-seven series on Thursday.