Houston Astros: Justin Verlander dealing with a 'lack of deception'
Houston Chronicle -

NEW YORK — A promising start to Justin Verlander’s season masked a problem that, he said, came to light Tuesday. Verlander returned from an offseason shoulder issue to post a 2.08 ERA in his first three starts this season. Two of those were quality starts. The Astros’ ace spun seven innings in his last outing against Cleveland, offering a glimpse of his vintage form. Tuesday night marked a sharp departure. Facing a familiar opponent, in a stadium where he has thrived, Verlander endured one of...

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