The numbers suggested offense would be at a premium for both sides Monday night. Justin Verlander had a 3-0 record, 0.84 ERA, and 25 strikeouts in three starts against Minnesota since joining the Astros and 20-9 mark overall when facing the Twins. Jake Odorizzi, who allowed two runs in a victory against the Astros last week, entered with a 2.29 ERA and four wins in six career starts against Houston.
True to form, both pitchers were outstanding and a solo home run enabled Odorizzi to narrowly outduel Verlander and the Astros, 1-0.
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