Justin Verlander has been sensational for the Houston Astros this year. Having been playing for the Houston Astros for over five years, the two-time Cy Young winner is running riots from the mound. Not only for the Astros, but Verlander has been probably the best ace in the American League.
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Earlier, this week, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Astros in a one-sided game. Being the American League champion, the Astros needed a huge comeback to the NL East side. And guess what? Verlander from the mound was brilliant. He was so good that the Astros ace conceded zero runs against the Phillies.
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Justin Verlander had his hands bleeding during his masterclass from the mound
Even at 39, the Astros ace Justin Verlander is going as strong as ever. While he had a brilliant game against the Phillies, almost no one noticed Verlander threw his pitches with his hand bleeding.
When Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle shared a picture of the same, the Astros fans could not hesitate but praise their veteran ace. Taking to Twitter, Chandler wrote, “Justin Verlander has appeared to be bleeding from his right hand throughout his outing.”
Dry skin cracking. Hurts like hell. Not life threatening.
— Evil Empire Sports (@EEmpireSports) October 5, 2022
Reacting to this photo, several Astros fans shared their opinions and predicted what could be the reason behind this.
Just from him bludgeoning the Phillies like baby seals
— TalkinStros (@TalkinStros) October 5, 2022
I saw on the TBS telecast, Justin Verlander had blood on his pants n nothing was said about it on Phillies game. He later changed his pants ….. nothing from umpires either
— Anthony Cleaver (@taco1961) October 5, 2022
He pitched through five innings and collected ten strikeouts. If looking at his overall numbers, Verlander has the best ERA (1.75) in the entire MLB this season.
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The Astros ace also has the second-most wins (18) from the mound. And as things stand, Verlander is the favorite to win his 3rd American League Cy Young Award.
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Houston Astros: A clear favorite for the 2022 World Series
The Dusty Baker-led Houston Astros have probably the most balanced side in the entire MLB. Be it the offense or the defense, the Astros have everything sorted with a visionary manager by their side.
They have been the most successful team in the American League this year. And if things don’t go south for the defending American League champs, they might also win the World Series this year.
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