Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander walks off the mound after the first inning in Game 1 of an American League Division Series baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox) (Kevin M. Cox, Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
The right-handed pitcher returned to the team following a trade with the New York Mets a few months ago, and he’s now headed to the American League Championship Series.
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Following their win against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night, manager Dusty Baker pointed to Verlander and asked him to “do the celebration.”
“We <expletive> grinded,” he said. “I wasn’t even <expletive> here. Seven <expletive> times??? Seven <expletive> times. Alright? Don’t take that for granted.”
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