Justin Verlander Takes No-No into the Eighth
Justin Verlander is on fire, as he carried the Astros to a 5-0 win over the Twins on Tuesday (May 10) at Target Field via transferring a no-hitter into the eighth inning.
In the end, Gio Urshela dispersed it with a single to right field with one out.
There’s no denying that Verlander is one of the greats!
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 08: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros during play against the Los Angeles Angels in the seventh inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 08, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 10: Justin Verlander #35 is greeted by manager Dusty Baker Jr. #12 of the Houston Astros in the dugout after having a no-hitter broken up in the eighth inning of the game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on May 10, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 09: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 09, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - APRIL 16: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros throws a pitch during the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 16, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 18: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros watches batting practice before a game against the Los Angeles Angels in the home opener at Minute Maid Park on April 18, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - APRIL 16: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros makes a throw to first base during the third inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 16, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - APRIL 16: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros eyes first base during the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 16, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 22: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park on April 22, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 28: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros pitches against the Texas Rangers during the second inning at Globe Life Field on April 28, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 28: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros pitches against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Globe Life Field on April 28, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 04: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park on May 04, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 04: Dusty Baker Jr. #12 of the Houston Astros takes the ball from Justin Verlander #35 in the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park on May 04, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 10: Yuli Gurriel #10 of the Houston Astros celebrates with teammates after scoring a run in the second inning of the game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on May 10, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 10: Gio Urshela #15 celebrates with first base coach Hank Conger #35 of the Minnesota Twins after hitting a single to break up a no-hitter by Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros in the eighth inning of the game at Target Field on May 10, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 10: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros pitches the ball in the first inning of the game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on May 10, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 10: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros pitches in the eighth inning of the game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on May 10, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 10: Fans react after Gio Urshela #15 of the Minnesota Twins hit a single in the eighth inning of the game to break up a no hitter by Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros at Target Field on May 10, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)