In what might have been his final start at Minute Maid Park as a member of the Astros, Justin Verlander got hit hard again Friday, this time surrendering six runs in 4 2/3 innings against an unimpressive Angels lineup.

After another rough start that raised his ERA to 5.55, Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander admitted he probably rushed his comeback from a neck

Despite the fact that they had just watched Justin Verlander yield six earned runs to a 62–92 Los Angeles Angels, Houston Astros fans recognized how special the moment in front of them was as manager Joe Espada emerged from the dugout to take the ball from the 41-year-old righthander in the fifth inning of Friday's game at Minute Maid Park.

Astros: Ronel Blanco (11-6, 2.88 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 154 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Astros -256, Angels +207; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros take on the Los Angeles Angels after Kyle Tucker’s four-hit game on Friday.

Kyle Tucker had four hits, including a home run, and Jake Meyers and Alex Bregman both hit home runs while combining for six RBIs to help the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-7 on Friday n