"What a fraud" "Straight trash" - Houston Astros fans infuriated with Justin Verlander's poor performance in first playoff game against the Seattle Mariners Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

What a fraud Straight trash - Houston Astros fans infuriated with Justin Verlander s poor performance in first playoff game against the Seattle Mariners

Division Series - Seattle Mariners v Houston Astros - Game One had an outing that he would like to forget against the . The ace only went four innings, giving up ten hits and six runs. He didn't look like he had all season long today. He looked frustrated out on the mound and didn't have the command he usually does. The Seattle batters were able to attack him early and didn't allow him to get into a grove. This wasn't the start the AL Cy Young hopeful had in mind. Justin Verlander today:

4 IP, 6 ER, 10 H, 3 SO, 1 BB, 81 PJustin Verlander today:4 IP, 6 ER, 10 H, 3 SO, 1 BB, 81 P The were able to battle back despite Justin Verlander's poor performance on the mound today. They won the game 8-7 on a walk-off three-run home run off the bat of Yordan Alvarez. Fans weren't pleased with Verlander's performance today though. They were furious that the ace came out and threw a dud to start off the playoffs for the Astros. Fans don't care how well he pitched in the regular season if he can't pitch in the playoffs. "5.5 ERA in the World Series? Jesus what a fraud" one fan said. 5.5 ERA in the World Series? Jesus what a fraud 5.5 ERA in the World Series? Jesus what a fraud "Out there like Ben Verlander. Straight trash" said another fan. Out there like Ben Verlander. Straight trash Out there like Ben Verlander. Straight trash buddy is trying to be like scherzer buddy is trying to be like scherzer He saw scherzer and fried and said holon He saw scherzer and fried and said holon Bum Bum JV activated World Series mode early this year. JV activated World Series mode early this year. Washed Washed Another Ace bites the dust. Another Ace bites the dust. Regular season wonder Regular season wonder He's never been good in the playoffs He's never been good in the playoffs Some fans are pointing out how poor of a pitcher Justin Verlander is in the postseason. When the Astros were in the World Series in 2019, he went 0-2 with a 5.73 ERA against the . He hasn't quite shown his regular-season dominance in the postseason.

The Houston Astros rally despite Justin Verlander s poor outing is what this team is all about

Division Series - Seattle Mariners v Houston Astros - Game 1 The Houston Astros' rally in the ninth inning was incredible. The team is never out of the game no matter what the score is. They fight until the final out is made. At no point in the game did the Astros have the lead until Yordan's walk-off home run. The Mariners quickly jumped on Justin Verlander, scoring six runs in just four innings. Down 4 runs in the eighth inning, Alex Bregman cut the deficit in half with a two-run home run. Down to their final out in the ninth inning, Yordan Alvarez hit a three-run home run off Robbie Ray to steal the game for the Astros. The team knows they are never out of the ballgame. Most teams would get down on themselves and move onto the next game, but that's what makes this team different. They have been in this position before and know what it takes to win in October. The Astros know how good they are and that's what will make them tough to be in a five-game series. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found