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Astros' Justin Verlander becomes 18th pitcher to reach 3,000 career strikeouts
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Ex-teammates – but not always friends – Scherzer and Verlander to face each other for first time - ABC News
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Verlander first in MLB to 12 wins, Astros beat Athletics 5-0
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Verlander seeking first Series victory
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Ken Hoffman predicts how the Houston Astros will fare without award-winning ace Justin Verlander - CultureMap Houston
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Oral history of Astros Justin Verlander trade
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What the Astros and Mets Got in the Justin Verlander Trade - New Baseball Media
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Justin Verlander And A Lack Of Home Runs - The Crawfish Boxes
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Verlander gets MLB-leading 12th win as Astros beat A's