Justin Verlander pitched the Astros into the American League Championship Series with a masterful performance in Game 5 of the Division Series against Tampa Bay. The veteran right-hander allowed just two runs over six innings, striking out 10 and walking none to lead Houston to a crucial 6-1 victory. Verlander improved to 21-6 on the season with a 2.58 ERA, cementing his status as one of the game's premier aces.