Justin Verlander, at 41 years old, showcased his vintage form in a recent game against the Seattle Mariners. Verlander allowed just three hits, one run, and one walk while striking out nine batters over seven innings. He threw 98 pitches and relied heavily on his fastball, which he used 50% of the time, achieving a 34.5% whiff rate. This performance marks back-to-back games where Verlander has struck out nine batters. Since the start of 2019, Verlander holds a 10-1 record with a 2.98 ERA in 14 starts against the Mariners, with the Astros winning 13 of those games. However, despite Verlander's strong performance, the Mariners won the game 2-1 on a bases-loaded walk-off in extra innings.
The @Mariners last 2 games vs. pitchers who rank Top-10 in Strikeouts in MLB history 🤯 5/29/24 vs. Justin Verlander: Mariners win 2-1 on bases-loaded walk-off in extras 5/22/09 vs. Randy Johnson: Mariners win 2-1 on bases-loaded walk-off in extras. #TheMayerGWS
Justin Verlander had a very strong start today, striking out 9 in 7.0 IP Verlander tossed his fastball 50% of the time, and due to his excellent command of the offering, it returned a 34.5 Whiff%. At 41 years old, Verlander continues to flash his brilliance! https://t.co/D0hlDpz59m
Vintage Justin Verlander was on display in Seattle tonight. 💪 - 7 IP - 1 ER - 3 H - 1 BB - 9 K That’s now back-to-back nine strikeout outings! https://t.co/lIWVZ9LUzR
Back-to-back outings with nine strikeouts for Justin Verlander https://t.co/1LG1pjRFro
What a terrific game by Justin Verlander, who's allowed three hits, one run and one walk while striking out nine batters in seven innings. He's thrown 98 pitches.
Verlander has struck out 9 batters in back-to-back games.
Justin Verlander is 10-1, 2.98 ERA in 14 starts vs. the Mariners since the start of 2019. The Astros have won 13 of those 14 games.