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Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander asks for a new ball during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, April 19, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws to a Washington Nationals batter during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, April 19, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, April 19, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, April 19, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws to a Washington Nationals batter during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 19, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws to a Washington Nationals batter during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 19, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)