He may not have won a World Series game, but the August 31 midnight trade for Justin Verlander was what put the Astros over the top on their way to their first World Series title. In Game 2 of the ALCS, Verlander gave up one run in a complete game outing to beat the Yankees with help from Carlos Correa’s one out double in the ninth to plate Altuve with the winning run. Only five days to Spring Training!
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