Verlander holds Twins scoreless as defending champion Astros win ALDS opener

Justin Verlander pitched six shutout innings, Yordan Alvarez homered twice and the Astros held on for a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins in their American League Division Series opener Saturday in Houston.

Verlander holds Twins scoreless as defending champion Astros win ALDS opener
A male baseball pitcher winds up to throw the ball with his right hand while holding his left glove against his chest as fans watch from the stands.

Justin Verlander pitched six shutout innings, Yordan Alvarez homered twice and the Astros held on for a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins in their American League Division Series opener Saturday in Houston.