Verlander Ks 11 to lead Astros over Yankees 4-2 in ALCS


              Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) works during the fifth inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) works during the fifth inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in Houston. . (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
            
              Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) works during the fifth inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) works during the fifth inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in Houston. . (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
            
              New York Yankees Aaron Judge (99) prepares to bat during the eigth inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
            
              Houston Astros Jeremy Pena (3) runs the bases after his solo homer during the seventh inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
            
              New York Yankees Anthony Rizzo (48) hits a solo homer during the eighth inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki )
            
              New York Yankees Anthony Rizzo (48) celebrates his solo homer during the eighth inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
            
              Houston Astros Chas McCormick (20) celebrates his solo homer during the sixth inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki )
            
              Houston Astros Yuli Gurriel (10) celebrates his solo homer during the sixth inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
            
              Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) celebrates the third out during the sixth inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Verlander Ks 11 to lead Astros over Yankees 4-2 in ALCS