September 12 - Just because the schedule over the coming two weeks aligned perfectly for the Houston Astros doesn't mean there were guarantees for success.
The Astros averaged 11 runs per game in their previous 10 wins, a surge that propelled them to the top of the American League West.
If the Astros had designs on coasting against inferior opposition, those thoughts were quickly shelved.
Verlander improved to 5-2 with a 3.43 ERA over seven starts with the Astros following his acquisition from the New York Mets.
Sears is 0-1 with a 5.52 ERA across three career appearances (two starts) against the Astros.
Persons:
Mason Miller, Ken Waldichuk, Waldichuk, Miller, Trevor May, Dusty Baker, Justin Verlander, Verlander, JP Sears, Sears, Brent Rooker, Shea Langeliers, Ryan Noda, Rooker, We've
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Houston Astros, Astros, Oakland Athletics, Athletics, Kansas City Royals, Oakland, American League West, Houston, Texas Rangers, New York Mets, Sears, AL West, Seattle Mariners, Royals, Thomson
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