Jeremy Peña, Kyle Tucker and Martín Maldonado homered as the Astros jumped on Ranger Suárez (10-7) for six runs in two innings to build a huge lead early in their 1,000th win at Minute Maid Park, which opened in 2000. everybody in our bullpen, the guys that came in, they wanted to be a part of it.”Īdded Verlander: “It didn't work out. “About the fifth inning you start thinking about it,” Baker said of the possibility of a no-hitter. Will Smith came on for the ninth and Garrett Stubbs singled to center field to break up the no-hit bid, causing a smattering of boos from the crowd. Rookie Hunter Brown pitched 2 1/3 hitless innings and Hector Neris got the last two outs of the eighth inning. “The team’s excited, the fans are excited, I think baseball is excited when he’s on the mound on a national stage like that. “It’s great to have him on the mound,” manager Dusty Baker said. The AL West champion Astros led the NL wild-card Phillies 8-0 at that point. Verlander, who has pitched three no-hitters in his career, walked one before being pulled after 77 pitches. Verlander struck out 10 without allowing a hit in five innings, and Houston’s bullpen kept the Philadelphia Phillies hitless until the ninth inning in a 10-0 win.

'But at the same time, I see the numbers, I know how good they are, and I do appreciate it.” I’m already trying to prepare myself for the postseason and get ready for that,' he said. “I wouldn’t be who I am or in this position now if I just was happy with where I finish the regular season. HOUSTON (AP) - After capping his magnificent comeback season with another stellar start Tuesday night, Justin Verlander was too busy looking ahead to reflect too much on what he's accomplished already.

Phillip/AP Show More Show Less 6 of6 Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez blows on his hand after giving up a home run to Houston Astros' Martin Maldonado during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Oct. Phillip/AP Show More Show Less 5 of6 Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Oct. Phillip/AP Show More Show Less 4 of6 Houston Astros relief pitcher Hector Neris throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Oct. Phillip/AP Show More Show Less 3 of6 Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker (30) flips his bat after hitting a three-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Oct. Phillip/AP Show More Show Less 2 of6 Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Oct. 1 of6 Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Oct.

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