Houston delivered a counterpunch in Game 2 on Saturday, 24 hours after a devastating loss.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
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Justin Verlander’s World Series struggles continued as the Astros blew a 5-0 lead, losing Game 1 in extra innings to the Phillies.
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