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Alonso has a big night and Verlander pitches the Mets past the Yankees 9-3 in the Subway Series
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Justin Verlander - Wikipedia
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Astros' Verlander again seeks first World Series win in Game 5 on Sportsnet
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2017 World Series: Justin Verlander, Astros win Game 7, first title
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Justin Verlander brilliant, Astros beat Mariners in opener
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Astros 3, Phillies 2: How Houston won Game 5 of World Series
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Justin Verlander opts for Tommy John surgery, likely shelving him through 2021 - The Boston Globe
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Grand slam by Diaz vs. Tigers helps Astros to 7-0 homestand
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Verlander goes 8, Astros beat Mets 2-0 on Castro's homer - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Astros win 2022 World Series championship, no asterisk needed - Sports Illustrated