Justin Verlander, Houston Astros force Game 7 vs. New York Yankees  —  HOUSTON — Through five innings, Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander was again expertly playing the role of conquering hero, carrying his club on his back with an individual brilliance exceeded only by his Game 2 start just six days ago.

Your guide to ALCS Game 7: Who is headed to the World Series?  —  HOUSTON — Justin Verlander had just thrown 99 pitches over seven high-stress innings Friday night to help save the Houston Astros' season when he was asked if he might be available to get any outs as a reliever Saturday night.

Astros' Dallas Keuchel to be available out of bullpen for Game 7  —  HOUSTON — Dallas Keuchel will watch Game 7 of the American League Championship Series from a different vantage point: the bullpen.  —  Like the rest of the Houston Astros' pitchers, save Game 6 hero Justin Verlander …

Luis Severino blinked first for Yankees as right-hander was outdueled by Justin Verlander  —  HOUSTON — Luis Severino wanted to pitch the Yankees into the World Series.  And for four innings, he matched zeroes with Justin Verlander.  —  But it all fell apart for the 23-year-old righty in the fifth …

Justin Verlander dominates Yankees again as Astros force ALCS Game 7  —  HOUSTON — Breaking down Game 6 of the AL Championship Series between the Houston Astros and New York Yankees at Minute Maid Park:  —  Astros 7, Yankees 1: Series tied, 3-3.  —  The game: Justin Verlander shut …

5 takeaways from ALCS Game 6: Can Yankees overcome Astros' Minute Maid magic in Game 7?  —  HOUSTON - Five takeaways from the Astros' 7-1 win over the Yankees in Game 6 of the ALCS.  —  1. It's anybody's series  —  It should go without saying that any good baseball team could beat …