The Houston Astros playoff run began on Tuesday, October 11, against the Seattle Mariners. While Astros pitcher Justin Verlander got the Game 1 start in the American League Divisional Series, millions of fans, including a furry friend, were also watching the right-hander on the mound.
Justin Verlander of the Houston Astros pitches against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning in game one of the Division Series at Minute Maid Park on October 11, 2022 in Houston, Texas.
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Verlander's brother, Ben Verlander, shared a video on social media where his dog, Lyla, watches her uncle, Justin, pitch on TV.
In the video, Ben Verlander's dog watches the TV announcers showing the lineup for the Mariners. As soon as the camera pans over to the 39-year-old pitcher, Lyla jumps up in excitement for seeing her uncle warming up before the game started.
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Although Justin Verlander had one of his worst games in the playoffs, allowing 10 hits and six runs in four innings, the Astros won Game 1 thanks to a walkoff three-run home run from Yordan Alvarez to seal the 8-7 victory. On Thursday, October 13, the Astros won Game 2 by a score of 4-2, thanks to another home run from Alvarez.
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The Astros lead the Mariners 2-0 in the ALDS and next play in Seattle on Saturday, October 15. First pitch is scheduled for 3:07 p.m. San Antonio fans can watch the game live on TBS or listen to ESPN Radio on 1250AM and 103.3FM or the ESPN app.
Fans in Fredericksburg can tune in to KNAF 910 AM to listen to the Astros Radio broadcast, according to the Astros Radio Network list.
