Justin Verlander masterful in Astros’ win over A’s Houston Chronicle
OAKLAND, Calif. — A.J. Hinch hopped from the top step of the third-base dugout and ambled to his ace. The tying runs reached base and, for a fleeting moment on a brilliant night, Justin Verlander approached vulnerability. The manager made his way to the pitcher’s mound. Feet away in the bullpen, Will Harris stood ready to enter the fray during the eighth inning of a 5-1 Astros win. Verlander would not allow it. The righthander raised his glove over his face and did most of the talking during this 30-second conference. Verlander approached 110 pitches. His season-high was 111. Verlander woul…
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