Verlander strikes out six over six innings in ALCS Game 1

Justin Verlander holds the Red Sox to two runs on only two hits in six innings in the Astros' 7-2 win in Game 1 of the ALCS

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[weedout-woke]

The Astros OWN the Red Sox. Look for an Astros sweep in the ALCS.

[Korijenkins]

The Astros took home field advantage away from the Red Sox. That alone is huge.

[stoneypotterson]

Looks like home plate ink was watching the catcher's mitt more than the plate. Questionable calls on both sides.

[Psandoval]

This looks like its gonna be an easy series for the Astros. Looks like Sale used up all he had against the Yankees. The entire city of Boston did. Now they have nothing left in the tank. This wont come anywhere near being the series last year's ALCS was. Such a shame.