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Justin Verlander's first Astros start six years ago was in Seattle. He was back in the Pacific Northwest on Monday, taking the ball in his biggest regular-season start for Houston. The future Hall of Famer delivered a vintage performance, taking a shutout into the ninth inning as the Astros picked up a huge win in the opener of the three-game series against the Mariners. With a clutch early hit, Mauricio Dubón gave Verlander the lead he needed as part of a big second inning. Verlander's stellar start was part of the rotation reversal the Astros badly need if they're to clinch a seventh straight playoff berth.
The Texans enjoyed their first Monday fresh off a win this season. What did we learn from that triumph in Jacksonville? Jonathan M. Alexander shares his takeaways from the victory.
Saturday's visit for UH brings new quarterback Donovan Smith together with the Texas Tech team he left behind after last season. At Texas A&M, all eyes are on QB Conner Weigman's health after he left last weekend's game with a leg injury. Texas' loss to Kansas in 2021 left the Longhorns the butt of jokes, but the setback exposed warts in the program that needed addressing, says coach Steve Sarkisian.
Stat of the day: 12. Starts by Justin Verlander as an Astro, including Monday, when he pitched eight innings and allowed one earned run or fewer.
 | Greg Rajan, Texas Sports Nation editor |
Astros / MLB
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Vintage JV
Justin Verlander turned in the best start of his second Astros stint to propel them toward a pivotal victory in the opener of their three-game series in Seattle.
- Early salvo: Mauricio Dubón's two-out RBI single opened the door to a three-run second inning that gave Justin Verlander plenty of cushion.
- Starts with starters: Entering the regular season's final week, the Astros were looking for a rotation reversal after their starters had been hit hard in September.
- Another option: After not playing during the recent homestand, Michael Brantley was available for duty against the Mariners.
Texans / NFL
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Lessons in victory
Jonathan M. Alexander shares his takeaways from the Texans' first win of the season, with members of their rookie class stepping up early in their NFL careers.
- One to savor: Texans coach DeMeco Ryans got his first win as a head coach and video shows how fired up he was as he talked to his players.
- 'Phenomenal again': C.J. Stroud continues to impress three weeks into his NFL career, and he was a big topic on the daily sports debate shows.
College Football
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Beat 'em, then joined 'em
UH quarterback Donovan Smith will face the Texas Tech team he led to a memorable win over his new squad last season.
- Know your foe: An early look at Texas Tech, whom UH will visit in Lubbock on Saturday for the second consecutive season but the first as Big 12 foes.
- On the mend: Conner Weigman left Texas A&M's game against Florida with a leg injury, making his status for Saturday's game against Arkansas uncertain for now.
- Wake-up call: Texas' upset loss at home to Kansas in 2021 exposed the warts in the program and has served as a turning point, says Steve Sarkisian.
High School Football
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Bar gets raised
Jordan is off to a 4-0 start, but will face a tall task with a matchup against perennial power Katy this week.
- Seasoned hands: Experience is paving the way for undefeated Tomball Memorial in its best start since 2020.
- Top performers: Week 5: Check out some of last week's top individual performances from around the Houston area.
High School Volleyball
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Area rankings
Check out this week's Houston area volleyball rankings with district play in full swing.
- Top performances: Check out some of the top individual performers from the past week of volleyball action around Houston.
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