Vintage Verlander silences Seattle as Astros top M's 5-1 to open key series in playoff race

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate SEATTLE (AP) — Justin Verlander took a shutout into the ninth inning, allowing just three hits and worked out of the one jam he faced, and the Houston Astros created some cushion in the AL playoff chase with a 5-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night. Verlander was dominant with a vintage performance befitting his status as one of the top right-handers in the game for most of his career. He was on the verge of his...