Houston Astros ace Justin Verlandersurrendered six earned runs on 10 hits across four innings in one of the worst playoff starts of his career in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday.
Verlander's six earned runs tied a career high for a postseason start, the last time being Game 1 of the 2006 World Series. The 10 hits were also a playoff high for his 17-year career.
The 39-year-old right-hander also allowed 10 hits - a regular-season high - against the Mariners during a May 27 outing.