ALL-TIME LEADER Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) celebrates the third out during the sixth inning in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 (October 20 in Manila), in Houston. AP PHOTO
HOUSTON: Justin Verlander struck out 11 in six strong innings and Yuli Gurriel, Chas McCormick and Jeremy Peña all homered to power the Houston Astros past the New York Yankees, 4-2, in their AL Championship Series opener Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).
