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Verlander gets MLB-leading 11th win as Astros down KC 5-2

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) throws against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic (50) throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander, right, fields the infield grounder by Kansas City Royals designated hitter MJ Melendez, left, for the out during the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) Kansas City Royals catcher Cam Gallagher slides out of the way as third baseman Emmanuel Rivera (26) makes the catch next to the dugout on the foul pop fly by Houston Astros' J.J. Matijevic during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) flips his bat as he watches his home run during the inning fifth of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) Houston Astros' Jose Altuve celebrates as he crosses the plate on his two run home run against the Kansas City Royals during the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) Houston Astros Jose Altuve (27) and designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) high five after Alvarez's home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Houston. Altuve hit a two run home run earlier in the inning, tying the game. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) throws against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Verlander gets MLB-leading 11th win as Astros down KC 5-2