New York Mets Right-hander Justin Verlander received a hero’s welcome at Minute Maid Park on Monday, where he has spent the past five-plus seasons houston astros
Verlander won the American League Young Award twice during his tenure in Houston, in addition to being on the World Series championship lineup in 2017 and 2022. Mets In December, he will make his debut against astronaut He started Game 2 of a three-game series Tuesday in nearly six years
along with MetsVerlander provided most of what he provided during his time in Houston
“It’s a sense of accomplishment and presence,” Mets Manager Buck Showalter said. “Been there and done that wisdom. There’s been some hits and misses and the young pitchers really enjoy hearing him talk about pitching and show his desire to continue pitching at a high level
“They understand why (it’s) more than stuff. They see the work he puts in before and after he starts preparing for the next one. Most importantly, his hunger to win. This guy is always looking for another level. … he was chasing, he was chasing perfection every day.”
Verlander accepts his championship ring to standing ovation before the game Mets11-1 on Monday.He realizes things will be different on Tuesday
“I think it’s going to be a little weird, but once you cross the white line and you compete there, we’re all professionals,” Wieland said. “You open it.”
Verlander (2-3, 4.40 ERA) allowed one run on three hits and struck out six in six innings against the New York Yankees on Wednesday. He is 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA in his last four games without a win.
In 102 regular-season starts for Houston, Verlander is 61-19 with a 2.26 ERA.in nine career appearances against astronautwho is 5-0 with a 2.55 ERA, including a 2-0 record and a 3.65 ERA in six starts at Minute Maid Park
Wieland’s last win astronaut Played with the Detroit Tigers on July 30, 2017, when he allowed 5 hits, 3 walks and 6 strikeouts in 6 innings in a 13-1 win.He was traded to Houston a month later
Framber Valdez (6-5, 2.27 ERA) starts with astronaut Tuesday
The left-hander had one run with five hits and six strikeouts in seven innings Wednesday, his 11th quality start of the season, but didn’t factor into the decision against the Washington Nationals.
After four straight wins, Valdez is 0-1 with a 3.00 ERA in his last two starts. He has a 2.02 ERA this season with 59 strikeouts and eight walks.
During his solitary career, starting against MetsValdez pitched 8 homers, 6 hits, 2 walks and 5 strikeouts in a 9-1 road win on June 28, 2022
astronaut Manager Dusty Baker opposite Verlander and Mets Right-hander Max Scherzer started back-to-back, and his concerns were justified after Scherzer handcuffed Houston on Monday.In eight innings, Scherzer had four hits and a walk while recording eight strikeouts
“It’s going to be tough against him and Verlander back to back,” Baker said. “We had no choice but to try (on Tuesday) to sign Verlander.”
–Field-level media