Yankees vs. Astros: Justin Verlander will bounce back

Justin Verlander and Kate UptonThoughts and prayers. Sam Darnold’s back, and the Jets’ offensive line has been as effective as de Blasio’s $850 million “Thrive NYC.”

There’s Ali/Frazier. The Hatfields and McCoys. Chris Cuomo versus Fredo. Trump/Hillary, Trump/Alec Baldwin and Trump/CNN. And now we get to watch the epic showdown between the Yankees and Astros.

Game 2 Sunday. Starting pitchers James Paxton and yes, Justin Verlander, are coming into this game off rough outings. Paxton made his postseason debut against the Twinkies and surrendered three runs over 4 ²/\u2083 innings. Verlander, future Hall of Famer, pitched at Tampa Bay on four days’ rest and was pounded for an uncharacteristic…