Justin Verlander struggles, Astros still triumph 9-7
by Chris Schommer | Astros Correspondent | Sat, Sep 21st 10:24am EDT
Justin Verlander had a rough outing on Friday, allowing six earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out four over 4.2 innings in the Astros' 9-7 victory over the Angels.
Fantasy Impact:
This performance continues a troubling trend for Verlander, whose season ERA has now ballooned to 5.55, with a WHIP of 1.40 across 16 starts. His strikeout rate remains lower than usual at 7.4 K/9, and a FIP of 4.95 suggests that his struggles are not solely due to bad luck. Fantasy managers should be cautious, as his current form does not inspire confidence for high reliability moving forward.
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