Texas leads in ALCS Game 1, TV Channel
Two pitchers in their 40s, with the same injury, six months apart.
And suddenly, Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer are reunited again, albeit on opposite sides, in the American League Championship Series.
The Rangers announced Sunday that the 39-year-old Scherzer has been called up to the ALCS and will start either Game 3 or 4, when the series moves from Houston to Arlington. This will be his first pitching since he suffered a teres major strain in his pitching shoulder during his last pitching on September 13th.
Scherzer and Verlander, who each earned $43.3 million this season, were supposed to be the backbone of the New York Mets, the highest-paid team, but the 40-year-old Verlander suffered his own conus muscle injury just before the season started. After suffering a loss, that idea began to darken. That, combined with fellow starter Jose Quintana missing the first half with a rib injury, was just part of the reason the Mets struggled.
Verlander returned to Houston in July, and Scherzer returned to the Rangers a few days later. Now, the longtime Detroit Tigers teammates will face off again in a huge series — Scherzer started and won Game 1 against the Washington Nationals in the 2019 World Series. That’s why he also started Game 7. Verlander started in Games 2 and 6, but lost. Manager Bruce Bochy told reporters in Houston on Sunday that Scherzer would be available in overtime of Game 1.
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Verlander was set to play in Game 1 for the Astros on Sunday and will likely start Game 5 in Arlington. Depending on how he starts, Scherzer believes he could be available if the series is extended to Game 6 or 7 in Houston.
His return comes just in time. The Rangers won their third straight ALDS over Baltimore due to a successful “piggyback” game featuring Andrew Heaney and Dane Dunning. Now in the best-of-seven format, with Jon Gray back from a forearm strain, Scherzer can stretch out the rotation and hopes to start one of two or three games in Arlington. says Bochy.
Regardless of when Scherzer pitches, both clubs should be grateful for strengthening the Mets.
– Gabe Lux
In the 8th inning, Evan Carter’s clutch catch starts a double play.
After Josh Sbortz walked leadoff man Jose Altuve in the eighth inning, Rangers manager Bruce Bochy called on relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman, but Chapman led the Astros to the World Series at Minute Maid Park. It is famous that Altuve hit a walk-off home run that he allowed to participate in the game.
Alex Bregman hit a deep drive to left, but rookie outfielder Evan Carter jumped against the high wall to catch up. Altuve stepped on second base and failed to retouch the bag on his way back to first base, resulting in a 7-6-4 double play.
Rangers lead 2-0 through seven games.
Jordan Montgomery got on base with one out in the 7th inning, pitched 6 1/3 innings without allowing a run, and had six strikeouts, giving the Rangers a 2-0 lead heading into the eighth inning. Josh Sborz replaced Montgomery with the final two outs of the seventh inning.
Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander pitched 6 2/3 innings, striking out five and allowing two earned runs.
Leodies Taveras’ home run doubles Rangers’ lead.
In Game 1 of the ALCS, No. 6 Jonah Heim hit the lead off Justin Verlander, and in the top of the 5th inning, No. 9 hitter Leody Taveras hit a solo home run off Verlander, giving the Rangers a 2-0 lead. did.
If the Rangers have an advantage over the West Division champion Astros, it’s in the lineup from No. 6 to No. 9. However, the Astros nearly tied the score in the fourth inning with singles by Chas McCormick, Mauricio Dubon, and Jeremy Peña to load the bases. However, the No. 9 batter, Martin Maldonado, struck out, resulting in a three-man retirement.
Still, the Astros are closing in on a questionable Rangers bullpen.
– Gabe Lux
Jonah Heim’s RBI single puts the Rangers ahead.
In the top of the second inning, Rangers catcher Jonah Heim hit an RBI single to rookie Evan Carter after a one-out double against Justin Verlander.
Verlander had two outs and the bases loaded due to Josh Jung’s single and Leody Taveras’ walk, but he escaped by jumping out the leadoff batter of Marcus Semien on the seventh pitch of his at-bat.
Astros vs. Rangers: 1 ALCS Game, TV Channel
Game 1 of the American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers will begin at 8:15 p.m. and will be broadcast on FOX.
Dusty Baker and Bruce Bochy face off as MLB’s oldest manager
Before Game 1, Astros manager Dusty Baker was asked about the elder statesmanship between him and Rangers captain Bruce Bochy.
“I remember talking to him when he retired, about how many bottles of booze he got, how many rocking chairs he got,” Baker said. said.
“I told him, hey, I’m glad you’re back, and I hope you and he (pitching coach Mike Maddux) go to other departments. It’s part of the respect I have for them.”
ALCS Game 1 Astros, Rangers lineup and starting pitchers
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LHP Jordan Montgomery: 10-11 Regular Season 3.20 ERA – 2023 Postseason 3.27 ERA in 11 innings
- Marcus Semien (R) 2B
- Corey Seager (left) SS
- Mitch Garber (R) DH
- Adris Garcia(R) RF
- Evan Carter (left) LF
- Jonah Heim (S) C
- Nathaniel Rowe (L) 1B
- Josh John (R) 3B
- Leody Taveras (S) CF
houston astros
RHP Justin Verlander: Regular season 13-8, 3.22 ERA – 2023 postseason 1-0, 6 ERA, 0 ERA
- Jose Altuve(R) 2B
- Alex Bregman (R) 3B
- Yordan Alvarez (L) DH
- Jose Abreu (R) 1B
- Kyle Tucker (left) RF
- Chas McCormick (R) LF
- Mauricio Dubon(R) CF
- Jeremy Pena(R) SS
- Martin Maldonado (R) C
