Verlander gave up four runs on seven hits with two walks over six innings and took the loss against the Red Sox in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series. He struck out four.
Verlander was solid through his first five innings of work, as he surrendered only a third-inning solo home run to J.D. Martinez, but a Rafael Devers three-run smash in the sixth sealed the Astros' fate. The right-hander allowed eight runs on eight walks and 11 hits while striking out 17 in his three postseason appearances, recording an ERA of 4.50.