Justin Verlander dominates old team as Houston Astros beat Detroit Tigers 9-3

DETROIT — Justin Verlander dominated his former team and Kyle Tucker homered as the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 9-3 Sunday at Comerica Park.

Verlander (2-1) pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing two hits and striking out eight. He now has 3,365 career strikeouts, two behind former teammate and friendly rival Max Scherzer for 11th place on the all-time list and six behind Greg Maddux for 10th place.