Legends are dominant, and our Sportsman of the Week was dominant again. For the third time. Justin Verlander of the Houston Astros joined elite company in pitching the third no-hitter of his career. The first was 12 years prior, but the 36 year old seems to be getting better with age. Verlander flummoxed the Toronto Blue Jays for only a handful of hard hit balls and just one walk to go with 14 strikeouts. And did we mention no hits? Also no runs. There was drama, as the Astros entered the ninth inning tied as they had yet to cross the plate as well. But rookie Abraham Toro launched a 2-run home run in the Top of the 9th to turn the attention back to Verlander. And he delivered. He may be pitching the best of his future Hall-of-Fame career and he is undoubtedly the Longhorndave Sportsman of the Week!
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