The Detroit News · May 4, 2022
Wednesday's MLB: Verlander solid again as Astros complete sweep of Mariners
Houston — Former Detroit Tiger MVP Justin Verlander pitched five-hit ball into the seventh inning, helping Houston close out a three-game series sweep with a 7-2 win Wednesday.
Alex Bregman had three hits and three RBIs for the Astros, and Michael Brantley drove in two runs.
Verlander permitted two runs in 6 2/3 innings. He is 3-1 with a 1.93 ERA in five starts this season in his return from Tommy John surgery.
Houston star Jose Altuve fouled a ball off his groin area in the fourth inning. He was replaced at second base to start the fifth, and the team said he left the game with right groin soreness.