Verlander (5-6) picked up the win Saturday against the Guardians, allowing three runs on seven hits while striking out five over six innings. Verlander completed six innings for the first time since May,

Justin Verlander authored a quality start in his final regular-season outing, and perhaps his final start with the Houston Astros, and his bullpen preserved a win for him Saturday night. Houston secured a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field that offered some clarity to the top of the American League postseason picture.